The University of Surrey
South East, England
How much do University of Surrey graduates earn by subject?
University of Surrey graduates earn a median salary of £41,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Computing at £55,500, while Performing arts graduates earn £28,200.
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How competitive is University of Surrey?
In 2024, University of Surrey received 62,525 applications and accepted 9,050 students, giving an acceptance rate of 14.5%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
How much does it cost for international students?
International undergraduate students pay £20,400 to £26,000 per year in tuition at University of Surrey.
* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →
What are the employment outcomes at University of Surrey?
90% of University of Surrey graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 17 subjects with median salaries ranging from £28,200 to £55,500. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computing | 76.6% | £55,500 |
| Economics | 89.2% | £53,700 |
| Mathematical sciences | 92.1% | £46,000 |
| Engineering | 88% | £45,300 |
| Physics and astronomy | 87.8% | £43,100 |
| Business and management | 86.3% | £39,400 |
| Biosciences | 80.5% | £38,000 |
| Politics | 79.8% | £38,000 |
| Chemistry | 96.1% | £37,200 |
| Law | 90.5% | £36,500 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 95.1% | £35,600 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 93.7% | £35,400 |
| Allied health | 94% | £35,400 |
| Psychology | 85.1% | £31,000 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 93.2% | £31,000 |
| English studies | 87.3% | £29,900 |
| Performing arts | 94.6% | £28,200 |
* 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 £55,500
- 2 Economics £53,700
- 3 Mathematical sciences £46,000
- 4 Engineering £45,300
- 5 Physics and astronomy £43,100
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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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