University of Bedfordshire
East of England, England
How much do University of Bedfordshire graduates earn by subject?
University of Bedfordshire graduates earn a median salary of £26,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Architecture, building and planning at £37,600, while Creative arts and design graduates earn £23,000.
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Salary growth: how do earnings change over time?
Graduate salaries typically grow significantly in the first five years. Subjects like medicine and engineering tend to see steeper growth, while creative fields may start lower but offer non-linear career paths.
| Subject | 15 months | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computing | £25,500 | £26,500 | £32,500 |
| Biosciences | £23,000 | £23,000 | £27,500 |
| Business and management | £25,000 | £22,000 | £26,500 |
| Health and social care | £28,000 | £19,500 | £24,500 |
| Psychology | - | £20,000 | £25,000 |
| Allied health | £28,000 | £29,000 | £33,000 |
| Creative arts and design | - | £17,500 | £22,500 |
15-month data from Graduate Outcomes survey. 3-year and 5-year data from LEO (Longitudinal Education Outcomes). Growth is calculated from 15 months to 5 years after graduation.
How competitive is University of Bedfordshire?
In 2024, University of Bedfordshire received 14,045 applications and accepted 3,215 students, giving an acceptance rate of 22.9%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Bedfordshire?
80% of University of Bedfordshire graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 17 subjects with median salaries ranging from £23,000 to £37,600. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture, building and planning | 72.2% | £37,600 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 89.6% | £35,000 |
| Computing | 84.3% | £33,200 |
| Biosciences | 81.8% | £30,300 |
| Education and teaching | 88.9% | £29,000 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 92% | £28,700 |
| Law | 66.7% | £28,000 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 84.6% | £27,400 |
| Business and management | 81.2% | £27,400 |
| Health and social care | 90.9% | £27,200 |
| Psychology | 85.6% | £27,000 |
| English studies | 91.7% | £25,200 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 81.6% | £25,200 |
| Allied health | 76.5% | £24,800 |
| Performing arts | 87.1% | £24,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 86% | £24,500 |
| Creative arts and design | 73.3% | £23,000 |
* 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.
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Highest Earning Subjects
- 1 Architecture, building and planning £37,600
- 2 Nursing and midwifery £35,000
- 3 Computing £33,200
- 4 Biosciences £30,300
- 5 Education and teaching £29,000
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 and Graduate Outcomes survey via Discover Uni 2024/25. Figures show median earnings at 15 months, 3 years, and 5 years after graduation. Continuation rates show the percentage of students who progress in their studies.
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