University of Northumbria At Newcastle
North East, England
How much do University of Northumbria At Newcastle graduates earn by subject?
University of Northumbria At Newcastle graduates earn a median salary of £28,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Architecture, building and planning at £39,400, while Performing arts graduates earn £21,900.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture, building and planning | - | £30,500 | £40,000 |
| Mathematical sciences | - | £27,000 | £34,000 |
| Engineering | £31,000 | £29,000 | £34,500 |
| Business and management | £29,500 | £26,000 | £33,000 |
| Allied health | - | £28,500 | £33,000 |
| Computing | £27,500 | £25,500 | £30,500 |
| Education and teaching | £24,500 | £23,000 | £26,500 |
| Biosciences | £25,000 | £22,500 | £27,500 |
| Chemistry | - | £22,000 | £26,500 |
| Creative arts and design | - | £22,500 | £27,500 |
| Psychology | - | £20,500 | £26,000 |
| Health and social care | £28,500 | £25,500 | £31,500 |
| Politics | - | £22,500 | £31,000 |
| Performing arts | £27,000 | £24,000 | £30,500 |
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.
What are the employment outcomes at University of Northumbria At Newcastle?
90% of University of Northumbria At Newcastle graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 23 subjects with median salaries ranging from £21,900 to £39,400. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture, building and planning | 92.6% | £39,400 |
| Mathematical sciences | 85% | £36,900 |
| Engineering | 92.7% | £35,600 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 93.8% | £35,000 |
| Business and management | 87.3% | £34,300 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | 85.7% | £33,000 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 88% | £32,100 |
| Law | 88.3% | £31,800 |
| Allied health | 90% | £31,700 |
| Computing | 85.8% | £31,400 |
| Education and teaching | 89.6% | £31,000 |
| Biosciences | 88.8% | £29,900 |
| Chemistry | 79.6% | £29,200 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 90.9% | £27,800 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 88.7% | £27,700 |
| History and archaeology | 90.2% | £27,400 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 84.1% | £27,000 |
| Creative arts and design | 86.5% | £27,000 |
| Psychology | 91.3% | £26,300 |
| English studies | 87.2% | £26,300 |
| Health and social care | 92.5% | £25,900 |
| Politics | 88.1% | £24,100 |
| Performing arts | 94.1% | £21,900 |
* 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 Architecture, building and planning £39,400
- 2 Mathematical sciences £36,900
- 3 Engineering £35,600
- 4 Nursing and midwifery £35,000
- 5 Business and management £34,300
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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