University of Keele
West Midlands, England
How much do University of Keele graduates earn by subject?
University of Keele graduates earn a median salary of £29,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Medicine and dentistry at £52,700, while Performing arts graduates earn £25,600.
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Salary growth: how do earnings change over time?
Graduate salaries typically grow significantly in the first five years. Subjects like medicine and engineering tend to see steeper growth, while creative fields may start lower but offer non-linear career paths.
| Subject | 15 months | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine and dentistry | £38,000 | £48,000 | £52,000 |
| Computing | £30,000 | £26,500 | £37,000 |
| Economics | £24,500 | £22,500 | £28,500 |
| Mathematical sciences | £28,000 | £26,000 | £32,500 |
| Business and management | £25,000 | £24,000 | £32,000 |
| Allied health | £24,500 | £23,000 | £30,000 |
| Biosciences | £24,500 | £23,000 | £29,000 |
| Chemistry | £24,000 | £24,500 | £30,500 |
| Medical sciences | £28,000 | £28,000 | £32,500 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | - | £21,000 | £24,000 |
| Education and teaching | £24,000 | £22,500 | £26,500 |
| Politics | - | £22,500 | £27,500 |
| Psychology | £24,000 | £22,000 | £27,500 |
| Languages and area studies | £28,000 | £22,500 | £26,500 |
| Performing arts | £27,000 | £24,000 | £29,000 |
15-month data from Graduate Outcomes survey. 3-year and 5-year data from LEO (Longitudinal Education Outcomes). Growth is calculated from 15 months to 5 years after graduation.
How competitive is University of Keele?
In 2024, University of Keele received 34,975 applications and accepted 5,890 students, giving an acceptance rate of 16.8%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Keele?
90% of University of Keele graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 24 subjects with median salaries ranging from £25,600 to £52,700. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and dentistry | 93.3% | £52,700 |
| Computing | 79.1% | £45,600 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | 89% | £40,900 |
| Physics and astronomy | 90.6% | £40,500 |
| Economics | 87.1% | £38,300 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 93.2% | £35,200 |
| Mathematical sciences | 89.5% | £32,800 |
| Business and management | 86% | £32,800 |
| Allied health | 92.7% | £32,500 |
| Law | 90.3% | £31,800 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 91.6% | £30,800 |
| Biosciences | 84.7% | £30,700 |
| Chemistry | 88.7% | £30,300 |
| Medical sciences | 84.1% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 93% | £29,200 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 77.1% | £28,800 |
| Education and teaching | 92.6% | £28,500 |
| Politics | 91% | £27,700 |
| English studies | 89% | £27,700 |
| History and archaeology | 96.2% | £27,400 |
| Psychology | 88.8% | £27,000 |
| Languages and area studies | 96.5% | £26,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 91.9% | £25,900 |
| Performing arts | 84.8% | £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.
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Highest Earning Subjects
- 1 Medicine and dentistry £52,700
- 2 Computing £45,600
- 3 Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy £40,900
- 4 Physics and astronomy £40,500
- 5 Economics £38,300
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 and Graduate Outcomes survey via Discover Uni 2024/25. Figures show median earnings at 15 months, 3 years, and 5 years after graduation. Continuation rates show the percentage of students who progress in their studies.
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