University of Derby
East Midlands, England
How much do University of Derby graduates earn by subject?
University of Derby graduates earn a median salary of £26,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Engineering at £38,100, while English studies graduates earn £21,500.
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How competitive is University of Derby?
In 2024, University of Derby received 28,815 applications and accepted 6,710 students, giving an acceptance rate of 23.3%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Derby?
90% of University of Derby graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 24 subjects with median salaries ranging from £21,500 to £38,100. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 92% | £38,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 87.8% | £35,000 |
| Computing | 88.4% | £35,000 |
| Mathematical sciences | 89% | £34,300 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 86.4% | £34,300 |
| Medical sciences | 89.8% | £33,600 |
| Allied health | 88% | £31,000 |
| Health and social care | 92.7% | £28,100 |
| Business and management | 85.8% | £28,100 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 89.8% | £28,100 |
| History and archaeology | 93.1% | £27,000 |
| Law | 89.1% | £26,600 |
| Education and teaching | 93.2% | £26,600 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 91.3% | £25,900 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 88% | £25,900 |
| Psychology | 86.3% | £25,600 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 92.6% | £25,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 85.7% | £25,600 |
| Biosciences | 86.9% | £24,800 |
| Materials and technology | 82.2% | £24,500 |
| Creative arts and design | 84.2% | £24,500 |
| Performing arts | 85.2% | £23,400 |
| Languages and area studies | 89.3% | £23,000 |
| English studies | 85.9% | £21,500 |
* 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 Engineering £38,100
- 2 Nursing and midwifery £35,000
- 3 Computing £35,000
- 4 Mathematical sciences £34,300
- 5 Architecture, building and planning £34,300
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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