Cardiff Metropolitan University
Total, Wales
How much do Cardiff Metropolitan University graduates earn by subject?
Cardiff Metropolitan University graduates earn a median salary of £28,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Economics at £37,400, while English studies graduates earn £22,300.
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How competitive is Cardiff Metropolitan University?
In 2024, Cardiff Metropolitan University received 28,605 applications and accepted 7,795 students, giving an acceptance rate of 27.3%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
89.5% of Cardiff Metropolitan University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 15 subjects with median salaries ranging from £22,300 to £37,400. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | 100% | £37,400 |
| Medical sciences | 100% | £35,000 |
| Computing | 88.1% | £34,300 |
| Biosciences | 88.9% | £31,800 |
| Allied health | 90.4% | £30,800 |
| Business and management | 89% | £29,700 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 88.9% | £29,600 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | 88.9% | £29,200 |
| Health and social care | 90.8% | £28,100 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 91.2% | £26,800 |
| Engineering | 86.2% | £26,600 |
| Education and teaching | 90.4% | £26,300 |
| Psychology | 89.3% | £25,900 |
| Creative arts and design | 86.3% | £23,500 |
| English studies | 85.7% | £22,300 |
* 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 Economics £37,400
- 2 Medical sciences £35,000
- 3 Computing £34,300
- 4 Biosciences £31,800
- 5 Allied health £30,800
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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