The University of Liverpool
North West, England
How much do University of Liverpool graduates earn by subject?
University of Liverpool graduates earn a median salary of £33,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Medicine and dentistry at £52,900, while Performing arts graduates earn £24,800.
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How competitive is University of Liverpool?
In 2024, University of Liverpool received 86,730 applications and accepted 14,620 students, giving an acceptance rate of 16.9%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
How much does it cost for international students?
International undergraduate students pay £21,350 to £51,500 per year in tuition at University of Liverpool. Living costs are estimated at £9,500–£12,500 per year.
* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →
What are the employment outcomes at University of Liverpool?
90% of University of Liverpool graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 27 subjects with median salaries ranging from £24,800 to £52,900. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and dentistry | 87.5% | £52,900 |
| Veterinary sciences | 91.9% | £47,100 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | 82% | £42,700 |
| Economics | 91.3% | £42,300 |
| Engineering | 86.4% | £41,200 |
| Business and management | 91% | £38,300 |
| Medical sciences | 90.8% | £38,100 |
| Physics and astronomy | 85% | £37,600 |
| Computing | 88.5% | £36,900 |
| Mathematical sciences | 88.4% | £35,400 |
| Biosciences | 81.8% | £33,900 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 92.8% | £33,200 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 100% | £32,800 |
| Allied health | 87.4% | £32,800 |
| Chemistry | 87.7% | £32,800 |
| Languages and area studies | 88.3% | £32,800 |
| Law | 92.4% | £32,500 |
| Politics | 83% | £31,800 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 90.2% | £31,600 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 86.3% | £31,000 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 79.7% | £30,300 |
| Psychology | 90.8% | £29,600 |
| Combined and general studies | 73.3% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 88.9% | £29,200 |
| History and archaeology | 84.9% | £28,800 |
| English studies | 84.8% | £27,400 |
| Performing arts | 83.7% | £24,800 |
* 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 Medicine and dentistry £52,900
- 2 Veterinary sciences £47,100
- 3 Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy £42,700
- 4 Economics £42,300
- 5 Engineering £41,200
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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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