The University of Salford
North West, England
How much do University of Salford graduates earn by subject?
University of Salford graduates earn a median salary of £26,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Architecture, building and planning at £40,900, while Performing arts graduates earn £22,300.
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How competitive is University of Salford?
In 2024, University of Salford received 55,400 applications and accepted 11,885 students, giving an acceptance rate of 21.5%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Salford?
85% of University of Salford graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 22 subjects with median salaries ranging from £22,300 to £40,900. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture, building and planning | 87.2% | £40,900 |
| Physics and astronomy | 83.3% | £34,700 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 93.4% | £33,900 |
| Engineering | 88.1% | £32,100 |
| Computing | 87.8% | £32,100 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 80.7% | £31,800 |
| Health and social care | 85.1% | £31,400 |
| Mathematical sciences | 93.3% | £31,000 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 78.9% | £29,700 |
| Medical sciences | 81.6% | £29,600 |
| Business and management | 84.1% | £28,500 |
| Allied health | 86.7% | £28,100 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 89.3% | £28,100 |
| Law | 84.8% | £27,400 |
| Chemistry | 80% | £26,300 |
| English studies | 77% | £25,600 |
| Psychology | 82.8% | £25,200 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 100% | £24,800 |
| Biosciences | 82% | £23,700 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 83.7% | £23,700 |
| Creative arts and design | 84.8% | £23,700 |
| Performing arts | 85.9% | £22,300 |
* 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 Architecture, building and planning £40,900
- 2 Physics and astronomy £34,700
- 3 Nursing and midwifery £33,900
- 4 Engineering £32,100
- 5 Computing £32,100
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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