University of Hertfordshire
East of England, England
How much do University of Hertfordshire graduates earn by subject?
University of Hertfordshire graduates earn a median salary of £33,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Physics and astronomy at £41,600, while Education and teaching graduates earn £25,900.
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How competitive is University of Hertfordshire?
In 2024, University of Hertfordshire received 30,555 applications and accepted 5,145 students, giving an acceptance rate of 16.8%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Hertfordshire?
85% of University of Hertfordshire graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 23 subjects with median salaries ranging from £25,900 to £41,600. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physics and astronomy | 90.3% | £41,600 |
| Mathematical sciences | 87.5% | £41,600 |
| Engineering | 89.7% | £39,800 |
| Medical sciences | 92.6% | £39,100 |
| Computing | 84% | £37,600 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 93.4% | £36,100 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | 84.2% | £35,400 |
| Health and social care | 94.3% | £34,700 |
| Business and management | 86.2% | £34,300 |
| Economics | 84.2% | £33,900 |
| Allied health | 89.8% | £33,600 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 94% | £33,600 |
| Combined and general studies | 82.4% | £33,200 |
| History and archaeology | 85.2% | £32,800 |
| Law | 81.6% | £31,800 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 98% | £31,300 |
| Biosciences | 87.1% | £31,000 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 91.7% | £31,000 |
| English studies | 81% | £30,700 |
| Psychology | 87.1% | £28,800 |
| Creative arts and design | 86.2% | £27,700 |
| Performing arts | 90.5% | £26,300 |
| Education and teaching | 89.9% | £25,900 |
* 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.
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Highest Earning Subjects
- 1 Physics and astronomy £41,600
- 2 Mathematical sciences £41,600
- 3 Engineering £39,800
- 4 Medical sciences £39,100
- 5 Computing £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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