The University of Oxford
South East, England
How much do University of Oxford graduates earn by subject?
University of Oxford graduates earn a median salary of £42,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Business and management at £93,800, while Performing arts graduates earn £30,700.
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How competitive is University of Oxford?
In 2024, University of Oxford received 47,985 applications and accepted 6,575 students, giving an acceptance rate of 13.7%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
How much does it cost for international students?
International undergraduate students pay £35,260 to £65,250 per year in tuition at University of Oxford. An additional college fee of £9,627 per year applies. Living costs are estimated at £14,850–£21,630 per year.
* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →
What are the employment outcomes at University of Oxford?
86% of University of Oxford graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 21 subjects with median salaries ranging from £30,700 to £93,800. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business and management | 89% | £93,800 |
| Law | 89.2% | £85,800 |
| Computing | 80% | £71,200 |
| Engineering | 82.7% | £67,900 |
| Physics and astronomy | 84.9% | £66,100 |
| Mathematical sciences | 87.1% | £65,700 |
| Economics | 86.2% | £62,400 |
| Chemistry | 79% | £60,600 |
| Materials and technology | 79.4% | £59,500 |
| Politics | 84% | £51,800 |
| Medicine and dentistry | 90.8% | £51,500 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 84.5% | £47,100 |
| Psychology | 76.8% | £46,400 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 78.3% | £44,900 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 80.8% | £43,400 |
| History and archaeology | 81.8% | £43,100 |
| Biosciences | 80.5% | £38,700 |
| Languages and area studies | 80.8% | £38,300 |
| English studies | 83.3% | £37,800 |
| Creative arts and design | 80% | £34,300 |
| Performing arts | 90.3% | £30,700 |
* 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 →
Entry Requirements
Varies by course. Most courses require AAA; sciences/maths typically A*A*A.
View official requirements →Highest Earning Subjects
- 1 Business and management £93,800
- 2 Law £85,800
- 3 Computing £71,200
- 4 Engineering £67,900
- 5 Physics and astronomy £66,100
Quick Facts
International Student Fees
Estimated Living Costs
9 months at £1,650-£2,403/month (Oxford estimate)
View cost details →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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