Glasgow Caledonian University
Total, Scotland
How much do Glasgow Caledonian University graduates earn by subject?
Glasgow Caledonian University graduates earn a median salary of £32,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Architecture, building and planning at £43,100, while Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy graduates earn £25,600.
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How competitive is Glasgow Caledonian University?
In 2024, Glasgow Caledonian University received 41,965 applications and accepted 10,160 students, giving an acceptance rate of 24.2%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at Glasgow Caledonian University?
95% of Glasgow Caledonian University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 16 subjects with median salaries ranging from £25,600 to £43,100. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture, building and planning | 87.2% | £43,100 |
| Medical sciences | 89.6% | £38,100 |
| Health and social care | 91.8% | £38,000 |
| Law | 86.7% | £37,800 |
| Engineering | 86.4% | £37,000 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 97.2% | £36,700 |
| Computing | 87.1% | £35,800 |
| Allied health | 94.3% | £33,200 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 91.9% | £32,800 |
| Biosciences | 88.5% | £30,500 |
| Business and management | 87.6% | £29,900 |
| Psychology | 83% | £28,800 |
| Creative arts and design | 88.9% | £28,500 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 89.7% | £27,400 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 86.1% | £27,400 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | 86.7% | £25,600 |
* 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 Architecture, building and planning £43,100
- 2 Medical sciences £38,100
- 3 Health and social care £38,000
- 4 Law £37,800
- 5 Engineering £37,000
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 via Discover Uni 2024/25. Figures show median earnings 5 years after graduation for 2015-17 graduates.
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