The University of Aberdeen
Total, Scotland
How much do University of Aberdeen graduates earn by subject?
University of Aberdeen graduates earn a median salary of £30,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Medicine and dentistry at £57,100, while English studies graduates earn £25,900.
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How competitive is University of Aberdeen?
In 2024, University of Aberdeen received 33,240 applications and accepted 5,705 students, giving an acceptance rate of 17.2%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
How much does it cost for international students?
International undergraduate students pay £18,700 to £47,500 per year in tuition at University of Aberdeen.
* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →
What are the employment outcomes at University of Aberdeen?
90% of University of Aberdeen graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 17 subjects with median salaries ranging from £25,900 to £57,100. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and dentistry | 91.9% | £57,100 |
| Economics | 88.6% | £50,400 |
| Business and management | 83.4% | £43,100 |
| Engineering | 83.6% | £42,200 |
| Law | 89.1% | £40,500 |
| Medical sciences | 77.1% | £37,700 |
| Education and teaching | 89.3% | £37,200 |
| Biosciences | 75.8% | £35,400 |
| Languages and area studies | 83.9% | £33,000 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 85% | £32,800 |
| Psychology | 83.5% | £30,700 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 73.8% | £30,700 |
| History and archaeology | 87.3% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 89.8% | £29,200 |
| Politics | 75.2% | £28,800 |
| Performing arts | 95.3% | £27,700 |
| English studies | 78.4% | £25,900 |
* 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 Medicine and dentistry £57,100
- 2 Economics £50,400
- 3 Business and management £43,100
- 4 Engineering £42,200
- 5 Law £40,500
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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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