Aston University
West Midlands, England
How much do Aston University graduates earn by subject?
Aston University graduates earn a median salary of £39,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Economics at £48,500, while Law graduates earn £29,900.
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How competitive is Aston University?
In 2024, Aston University received 47,225 applications and accepted 8,645 students, giving an acceptance rate of 18.3%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
How much does it cost for international students?
International undergraduate students pay £17,900 to £22,200 per year in tuition at Aston University.
* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →
What are the employment outcomes at Aston University?
90% of Aston University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 18 subjects with median salaries ranging from £29,900 to £48,500. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | 89.2% | £48,500 |
| Computing | 88.3% | £44,500 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 73.3% | £42,700 |
| Business and management | 88.1% | £42,000 |
| Engineering | 86.9% | £39,800 |
| Allied health | 88.7% | £38,700 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | 89.4% | £38,500 |
| Mathematical sciences | 88.8% | £37,600 |
| Biosciences | 80% | £36,100 |
| Materials and technology | 94.7% | £35,000 |
| Politics | 81% | £35,000 |
| Medical sciences | 95.8% | £33,900 |
| Chemistry | 85.7% | £33,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 86.6% | £31,800 |
| Psychology | 86.7% | £31,000 |
| English studies | 83% | £30,700 |
| Languages and area studies | 83.6% | £30,700 |
| Law | 84.8% | £29,900 |
* 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 Economics £48,500
- 2 Computing £44,500
- 3 Architecture, building and planning £42,700
- 4 Business and management £42,000
- 5 Engineering £39,800
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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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