Kingston University
London, England
How much do Kingston University graduates earn by subject?
Kingston University graduates earn a median salary of £33,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Economics at £40,000, while Media, journalism and communications graduates earn £25,600.
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How competitive is Kingston University?
In 2024, Kingston University received 55,150 applications and accepted 11,830 students, giving an acceptance rate of 21.5%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at Kingston University?
81% of Kingston University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 23 subjects with median salaries ranging from £25,600 to £40,000. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | 90.7% | £40,000 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 90.9% | £38,300 |
| Engineering | 85.3% | £38,000 |
| Computing | 82.1% | £36,900 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | 82.1% | £35,400 |
| Mathematical sciences | 89.7% | £35,000 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 80.9% | £34,700 |
| Health and social care | 87.9% | £34,700 |
| Business and management | 82.7% | £33,200 |
| Allied health | 77.8% | £31,400 |
| Politics | 73.3% | £31,000 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 86.9% | £30,700 |
| Biosciences | 78.4% | £30,300 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 84.2% | £30,300 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 81.5% | £30,300 |
| Creative arts and design | 85.1% | £29,700 |
| English studies | 86.3% | £29,600 |
| Law | 81% | £28,500 |
| Performing arts | 87% | £27,500 |
| Psychology | 82.8% | £27,400 |
| Education and teaching | 88.9% | £26,300 |
| History and archaeology | 82.6% | £25,900 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 79.9% | £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 Economics £40,000
- 2 Nursing and midwifery £38,300
- 3 Engineering £38,000
- 4 Computing £36,900
- 5 Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy £35,400
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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