University of Chester
North West, England
How much do University of Chester graduates earn by subject?
University of Chester graduates earn a median salary of £25,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Nursing and midwifery at £33,200, while Performing arts graduates earn £21,900.
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How competitive is University of Chester?
In 2024, University of Chester received 29,570 applications and accepted 5,085 students, giving an acceptance rate of 17.2%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Chester?
90% of University of Chester graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 22 subjects with median salaries ranging from £21,900 to £33,200. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and midwifery | 92.8% | £33,200 |
| Mathematical sciences | 77.8% | £31,400 |
| Allied health | 85.9% | £30,300 |
| Politics | 84.2% | £30,300 |
| Biosciences | 95.5% | £29,600 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 94.9% | £29,200 |
| Languages and area studies | 81.3% | £28,500 |
| Business and management | 90.8% | £28,100 |
| Education and teaching | 92.2% | £28,100 |
| Health and social care | 91.2% | £27,700 |
| Computing | 83.9% | £27,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 90.4% | £27,000 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 95.3% | £26,600 |
| Law | 89.9% | £26,600 |
| English studies | 89.2% | £26,600 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 81.7% | £26,300 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 88.4% | £26,300 |
| History and archaeology | 86.3% | £25,900 |
| Psychology | 89.8% | £24,800 |
| Creative arts and design | 87% | £23,000 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | 84.3% | £22,300 |
| Performing arts | 87.4% | £21,900 |
* 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 Nursing and midwifery £33,200
- 2 Mathematical sciences £31,400
- 3 Allied health £30,300
- 4 Politics £30,300
- 5 Biosciences £29,600
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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