University of Greenwich
London, England
How much do University of Greenwich graduates earn by subject?
University of Greenwich graduates earn a median salary of £31,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Engineering at £44,900, while Politics graduates earn £24,500.
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How competitive is University of Greenwich?
In 2024, University of Greenwich received 58,540 applications and accepted 17,305 students, giving an acceptance rate of 29.6%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Greenwich?
85% of University of Greenwich graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 26 subjects with median salaries ranging from £24,500 to £44,900. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 87.1% | £44,900 |
| Mathematical sciences | 83.3% | £40,500 |
| Economics | 83.5% | £38,300 |
| History and archaeology | 86.8% | £38,000 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | 81.7% | £37,600 |
| Allied health | 89.7% | £37,600 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 91.9% | £36,500 |
| Computing | 81.3% | £36,500 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 88.9% | £34,500 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 88.5% | £34,300 |
| Chemistry | 90.9% | £32,800 |
| Health and social care | 90.3% | £32,800 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 87.7% | £31,800 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 79.7% | £31,800 |
| Law | 89.9% | £31,800 |
| Business and management | 83.2% | £31,800 |
| Biosciences | 81.1% | £31,000 |
| Psychology | 74.2% | £30,300 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 89.5% | £30,100 |
| Education and teaching | 86.2% | £28,800 |
| Creative arts and design | 80.6% | £27,700 |
| English studies | 83.9% | £27,400 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 93.3% | £26,300 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | 87.6% | £25,200 |
| Performing arts | 84.2% | £25,200 |
| Politics | 61% | £24,500 |
* 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.
Reference: A*=56, A=48, B=40, C=32 points. Example: AAA = 144 points. Calculate your tariff →
Highest Earning Subjects
- 1 Engineering £44,900
- 2 Mathematical sciences £40,500
- 3 Economics £38,300
- 4 History and archaeology £38,000
- 5 Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy £37,600
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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