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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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 | £36,000 | £47,000 | £62,000 |
| Medicine and dentistry | £38,000 | £48,000 | £53,500 |
| Economics | £28,000 | £29,000 | £37,000 |
| Engineering | £33,000 | £34,500 | £43,500 |
| Business and management | £33,000 | £31,500 | £43,000 |
| Medical sciences | £28,000 | £30,000 | £33,000 |
| Mathematical sciences | £33,000 | £32,000 | £42,500 |
| Politics | £25,000 | £28,500 | £40,000 |
| Chemistry | £31,000 | £32,000 | £38,000 |
| Biosciences | £27,000 | £27,000 | £35,500 |
| Psychology | £25,500 | £25,000 | £31,000 |
| Allied health | £28,500 | £29,500 | £33,000 |
| Languages and area studies | - | £25,000 | £28,000 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £22,000 | £23,500 | £30,000 |
| Education and teaching | £27,000 | £26,000 | £32,000 |
| Performing arts | £28,000 | £27,500 | £34,500 |
| Creative arts and design | £24,000 | £21,500 | £27,500 |
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 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.
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Entry Requirements
Strong for engineering, computer science, and health sciences. Most courses require AAA-AAB.
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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 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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