University of Southampton
South East, England
How much do University of Southampton graduates earn by subject?
University of Southampton graduates earn a median salary of £42,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Computing at £72,300, while Creative arts and design graduates earn £27,700.
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How competitive is University of Southampton?
In 2024, University of Southampton received 86,830 applications and accepted 11,390 students, giving an acceptance rate of 13.1%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
How much does it cost for international students?
International undergraduate students pay £22,760 to £48,500 per year in tuition at University of Southampton. Living costs are estimated at £10,500–£13,500 per year.
* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →
What are the employment outcomes at University of Southampton?
90% of University of Southampton graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 26 subjects with median salaries ranging from £27,700 to £72,300. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computing | 87.7% | £72,300 |
| Medicine and dentistry | 92% | £55,100 |
| Economics | 86.8% | £47,100 |
| Engineering | 85.9% | £44,500 |
| Business and management | 89.8% | £44,200 |
| Medical sciences | 87.1% | £43,800 |
| Mathematical sciences | 91.9% | £43,400 |
| Physics and astronomy | 85.1% | £41,600 |
| Law | 93.8% | £40,500 |
| Materials and technology | 95.7% | £38,000 |
| Politics | 89.7% | £38,000 |
| Chemistry | 89.7% | £36,900 |
| Biosciences | 87.2% | £36,500 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 87.7% | £35,800 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 94% | £34,700 |
| Psychology | 90.7% | £34,300 |
| History and archaeology | 88% | £34,300 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 91.8% | £33,900 |
| Allied health | 86.6% | £33,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 77.5% | £32,800 |
| English studies | 88.7% | £31,800 |
| Languages and area studies | 85.7% | £31,800 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 87.7% | £31,800 |
| Education and teaching | 81.6% | £30,700 |
| Performing arts | 83.1% | £28,500 |
| Creative arts and design | 84.2% | £27,700 |
* 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.
Reference: A*=56, A=48, B=40, C=32 points. Example: AAA = 144 points. Calculate your tariff →
Highest Earning Subjects
- 1 Computing £72,300
- 2 Medicine and dentistry £55,100
- 3 Economics £47,100
- 4 Engineering £44,500
- 5 Business and management £44,200
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Graduate earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset via Discover Uni 2024/25. Figures show median earnings 5 years after graduation for 2015-17 graduates.
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