The University of Sheffield
Yorkshire and The Humber, England
How much do University of Sheffield graduates earn by subject?
University of Sheffield graduates earn a median salary of £36,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Computing at £53,700, while Performing arts graduates earn £27,100.
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How competitive is University of Sheffield?
In 2024, University of Sheffield received 86,610 applications and accepted 11,230 students, giving an acceptance rate of 13.0%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
How much does it cost for international students?
International undergraduate students pay £23,810 to £30,570 per year in tuition at University of Sheffield. Living costs are estimated at £9,500–£12,500 per year.
* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →
What are the employment outcomes at University of Sheffield?
85% of University of Sheffield graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 25 subjects with median salaries ranging from £27,100 to £53,700. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computing | 85.3% | £53,700 |
| Medicine and dentistry | 92.5% | £52,600 |
| Economics | 89.7% | £46,400 |
| Physics and astronomy | 89.7% | £43,400 |
| Engineering | 89.9% | £42,300 |
| Business and management | 93.9% | £42,300 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 95.5% | £38,900 |
| Mathematical sciences | 87% | £38,000 |
| Law | 91.5% | £37,200 |
| Politics | 86.2% | £36,500 |
| Chemistry | 91.2% | £35,000 |
| Materials and technology | 70.8% | £34,700 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 91.5% | £34,500 |
| Allied health | 86.3% | £34,300 |
| Biosciences | 84.9% | £32,100 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 90.6% | £31,800 |
| English studies | 87.4% | £30,700 |
| Languages and area studies | 80.3% | £30,700 |
| History and archaeology | 89.6% | £30,300 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 86.4% | £30,100 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 80.8% | £29,900 |
| Psychology | 90% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 87% | £28,800 |
| Education and teaching | 86.7% | £28,300 |
| Performing arts | 89.2% | £27,100 |
* 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 Computing £53,700
- 2 Medicine and dentistry £52,600
- 3 Economics £46,400
- 4 Physics and astronomy £43,400
- 5 Engineering £42,300
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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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