Solent University
South East, England
How much do Solent University graduates earn by subject?
Solent University graduates earn a median salary of £27,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Architecture, building and planning at £45,400, while Performing arts graduates earn £22,600.
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How competitive is Solent University?
Solent University received 25,650 student acceptances in 2023.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at Solent University?
85% of Solent University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 15 subjects with median salaries ranging from £22,600 to £45,400. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture, building and planning | 90.2% | £45,400 |
| Engineering | 87.6% | £37,600 |
| Materials and technology | 80% | £36,100 |
| Health and social care | 98.3% | £34,900 |
| Computing | 86.8% | £31,400 |
| Business and management | 85.6% | £30,300 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 93.1% | £29,600 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 92.9% | £28,300 |
| Law | 83.3% | £27,700 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 91% | £27,700 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 90.5% | £27,400 |
| English studies | 86.7% | £27,400 |
| Psychology | 90% | £25,900 |
| Creative arts and design | 82.5% | £25,200 |
| Performing arts | 89.3% | £22,600 |
* 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 £45,400
- 2 Engineering £37,600
- 3 Materials and technology £36,100
- 4 Health and social care £34,900
- 5 Computing £31,400
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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