The University of St. Andrews
Total, Scotland
How much do University of St. Andrews graduates earn by subject?
University of St. Andrews graduates earn a median salary of £38,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Computing at £65,000, while Sociology, social policy and anthropology graduates earn £31,000.
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How competitive is University of St. Andrews?
In 2024, University of St. Andrews received 37,045 applications and accepted 3,825 students, giving an acceptance rate of 10.3%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of St. Andrews?
90% of University of St. Andrews graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 16 subjects with median salaries ranging from £31,000 to £65,000. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computing | 70.7% | £65,000 |
| Economics | 85.5% | £59,100 |
| Business and management | 87.2% | £55,500 |
| Physics and astronomy | 79.5% | £48,500 |
| Mathematical sciences | 89.4% | £47,100 |
| Medicine and dentistry | 90.4% | £46,700 |
| Politics | 75.4% | £40,900 |
| Languages and area studies | 82.5% | £38,700 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 81.3% | £38,300 |
| History and archaeology | 85.1% | £36,900 |
| Chemistry | 84.9% | £35,400 |
| Psychology | 70.9% | £34,300 |
| English studies | 90.6% | £33,200 |
| Biosciences | 74.3% | £32,500 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 80.3% | £31,400 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 89.7% | £31,000 |
* 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 £65,000
- 2 Economics £59,100
- 3 Business and management £55,500
- 4 Physics and astronomy £48,500
- 5 Mathematical sciences £47,100
Quick Facts
Tuition Fees
UK students: £9,250/year (government-capped)
International students: £15,000–£40,000+/year (varies by course)
Check the university website for exact international fees.
Data Source
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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