University of Wolverhampton
West Midlands, England
How much do University of Wolverhampton graduates earn by subject?
University of Wolverhampton graduates earn a median salary of £25,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Engineering at £43,800, while Philosophy and religious studies graduates earn £22,400.
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How competitive is University of Wolverhampton?
In 2024, University of Wolverhampton received 31,985 applications and accepted 5,885 students, giving an acceptance rate of 18.4%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Wolverhampton?
80% of University of Wolverhampton graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 22 subjects with median salaries ranging from £22,400 to £43,800. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 95.2% | £43,800 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 88.7% | £43,300 |
| Mathematical sciences | 83.3% | £33,600 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | 76.7% | £33,200 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 92.8% | £33,200 |
| Computing | 89.1% | £29,700 |
| Allied health | 92% | £28,100 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 84.3% | £26,600 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 93.9% | £26,300 |
| Biosciences | 80.8% | £25,900 |
| Education and teaching | 87.9% | £25,900 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 89.2% | £25,600 |
| Business and management | 80.9% | £25,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 73.8% | £25,600 |
| History and archaeology | 90.3% | £24,500 |
| Psychology | 83.1% | £24,100 |
| Health and social care | 82.5% | £24,100 |
| Law | 84.9% | £24,100 |
| English studies | 83.5% | £23,700 |
| Performing arts | 84% | £22,700 |
| Creative arts and design | 72.9% | £22,600 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 89.4% | £22,400 |
* 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 Engineering £43,800
- 2 Architecture, building and planning £43,300
- 3 Mathematical sciences £33,600
- 4 Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy £33,200
- 5 Nursing and midwifery £33,200
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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