The University of Northampton
East Midlands, England
How much do University of Northampton graduates earn by subject?
University of Northampton graduates earn a median salary of £27,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Engineering at £44,300, while Biosciences graduates earn £23,700.
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How competitive is University of Northampton?
In 2024, University of Northampton received 24,125 applications and accepted 5,860 students, giving an acceptance rate of 24.3%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Northampton?
85% of University of Northampton graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 19 subjects with median salaries ranging from £23,700 to £44,300. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 97.8% | £44,300 |
| Economics | 79.4% | £40,200 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 90.6% | £35,800 |
| Computing | 83.6% | £33,200 |
| Business and management | 85.2% | £30,700 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 87.5% | £30,500 |
| Allied health | 93.1% | £29,900 |
| Education and teaching | 90.3% | £28,800 |
| Psychology | 87.8% | £28,500 |
| History and archaeology | 86.1% | £28,100 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 92.6% | £27,700 |
| Health and social care | 94.3% | £26,600 |
| Law | 80.8% | £26,600 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 93.8% | £25,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 85.4% | £25,200 |
| Performing arts | 91.2% | £25,200 |
| Creative arts and design | 81.1% | £25,000 |
| English studies | 90.1% | £24,800 |
| Biosciences | 84.8% | £23,700 |
* 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 £44,300
- 2 Economics £40,200
- 3 Nursing and midwifery £35,800
- 4 Computing £33,200
- 5 Business and management £30,700
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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