Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
South East, England
How much do Royal Holloway and Bedford New College graduates earn by subject?
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College graduates earn a median salary of £31,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Computing at £47,800, while Sociology, social policy and anthropology graduates earn £28,100.
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Salary growth: how do earnings change over time?
Graduate salaries typically grow significantly in the first five years. Subjects like medicine and engineering tend to see steeper growth, while creative fields may start lower but offer non-linear career paths.
| Subject | 15 months | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computing | £35,000 | £41,000 | £48,500 |
| Mathematical sciences | £31,000 | £31,000 | £41,500 |
| Economics | £27,000 | £27,500 | £35,500 |
| Politics | £24,000 | - | £36,500 |
| Business and management | £30,000 | £26,500 | £34,000 |
| Biosciences | £26,000 | £26,500 | £33,000 |
| Psychology | £30,000 | £25,500 | £31,000 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £26,000 | £23,500 | £30,000 |
| Creative arts and design | £26,000 | £22,500 | £28,000 |
| Performing arts | £27,500 | £25,000 | £31,500 |
15-month data from Graduate Outcomes survey. 3-year and 5-year data from LEO (Longitudinal Education Outcomes). Growth is calculated from 15 months to 5 years after graduation.
How much does it cost for international students?
International undergraduate students pay £20,600 to £27,500 per year in tuition at Royal Holloway and Bedford New College.
* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →
What are the employment outcomes at Royal Holloway and Bedford New College?
84% of Royal Holloway and Bedford New College graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 17 subjects with median salaries ranging from £28,100 to £47,800. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computing | 90.1% | £47,800 |
| Mathematical sciences | 95.5% | £44,900 |
| Economics | 85.2% | £44,900 |
| Physics and astronomy | 87.4% | £37,200 |
| Politics | 86.6% | £36,500 |
| Business and management | 80.8% | £35,800 |
| Languages and area studies | 91.5% | £33,900 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 87.9% | £33,200 |
| Biosciences | 84.2% | £33,000 |
| History and archaeology | 85.8% | £32,800 |
| Psychology | 87.6% | £31,800 |
| English studies | 90% | £31,800 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 83.8% | £31,600 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 78.8% | £30,700 |
| Creative arts and design | 85.4% | £29,600 |
| Performing arts | 93.5% | £29,200 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 86.8% | £28,100 |
* Avg. Tariff: Average UCAS tariff points of students who enrolled on this course. This is not the entry requirement — enrolled students often exceed requirements. Always check the official university website for actual entry requirements.
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Highest Earning Subjects
- 1 Computing £47,800
- 2 Mathematical sciences £44,900
- 3 Economics £44,900
- 4 Physics and astronomy £37,200
- 5 Politics £36,500
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Data Source
Graduate earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset and Graduate Outcomes survey via Discover Uni 2024/25. Figures show median earnings at 15 months, 3 years, and 5 years after graduation. Continuation rates show the percentage of students who progress in their studies.
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