University of Portsmouth
South East, England
How much do University of Portsmouth graduates earn by subject?
University of Portsmouth graduates earn a median salary of £32,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Engineering at £39,800, while Materials and technology graduates earn £23,200.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | £32,000 | £30,000 | £38,000 |
| Economics | £28,000 | £24,000 | £30,500 |
| Business and management | £28,000 | £27,000 | £37,000 |
| Health and social care | £29,000 | £27,000 | £34,250 |
| Mathematical sciences | £25,000 | £27,500 | £34,500 |
| Computing | £29,000 | £26,500 | £33,000 |
| Allied health | £29,000 | £30,500 | £34,500 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £33,000 | £36,500 | £45,500 |
| Psychology | £24,000 | £23,000 | £28,500 |
| Biosciences | £25,000 | £24,000 | £30,500 |
| Politics | - | £25,500 | £33,000 |
| Languages and area studies | £28,000 | £22,500 | £27,500 |
| Education and teaching | £25,000 | £24,000 | £29,000 |
| Creative arts and design | £24,000 | £21,500 | £25,000 |
| Performing arts | £26,000 | £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.
How competitive is University of Portsmouth?
In 2024, University of Portsmouth received 42,895 applications and accepted 10,190 students, giving an acceptance rate of 23.8%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
How much does it cost for international students?
International undergraduate students pay £17,400 to £20,000 per year in tuition at University of Portsmouth.
* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →
What are the employment outcomes at University of Portsmouth?
88% of University of Portsmouth graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 27 subjects with median salaries ranging from £23,200 to £39,800. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 91.5% | £39,800 |
| Economics | 93.8% | £38,700 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | 86.4% | £38,300 |
| Business and management | 88.8% | £38,000 |
| Health and social care | 93.9% | £37,600 |
| Mathematical sciences | 88.4% | £36,900 |
| Computing | 88.5% | £36,500 |
| Medical sciences | 95.7% | £32,800 |
| Allied health | 75% | £32,500 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 86% | £32,100 |
| Law | 88.8% | £32,100 |
| Physics and astronomy | 83.3% | £31,800 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 89.3% | £31,400 |
| Psychology | 93.4% | £31,000 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 91.3% | £30,700 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 87.9% | £30,700 |
| Biosciences | 86.5% | £29,700 |
| Politics | 86.8% | £29,200 |
| Languages and area studies | 83.3% | £28,800 |
| English studies | 86.4% | £28,100 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 89.6% | £28,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 83.3% | £27,700 |
| History and archaeology | 92.1% | £27,400 |
| Education and teaching | 88.4% | £27,400 |
| Creative arts and design | 87.8% | £26,300 |
| Performing arts | 97.3% | £24,800 |
| Materials and technology | 88.6% | £23,200 |
* 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 →
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Highest Earning Subjects
- 1 Engineering £39,800
- 2 Economics £38,700
- 3 Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy £38,300
- 4 Business and management £38,000
- 5 Health and social care £37,600
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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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