Staffordshire University
West Midlands, England
How much do Staffordshire University graduates earn by subject?
Staffordshire University graduates earn a median salary of £25,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Politics at £51,100, while Performing arts graduates earn £19,900.
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How competitive is Staffordshire University?
Staffordshire University received 57,355 student acceptances in 2023.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at Staffordshire University?
86% of Staffordshire University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 21 subjects with median salaries ranging from £19,900 to £51,100. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Politics | 87.8% | £51,100 |
| Engineering | 87.6% | £40,200 |
| Computing | 87.3% | £33,900 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 92.9% | £32,500 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 87.5% | £29,900 |
| Business and management | 85% | £27,400 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 90.5% | £27,000 |
| Allied health | 91.4% | £26,600 |
| Biosciences | 85.4% | £26,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 88.1% | £26,300 |
| Law | 87.5% | £25,900 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 91% | £25,700 |
| Health and social care | 89.6% | £25,700 |
| History and archaeology | 91.7% | £24,800 |
| Materials and technology | 92.4% | £24,500 |
| Psychology | 86.8% | £23,700 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 85% | £23,000 |
| Creative arts and design | 84.3% | £22,600 |
| English studies | 86.4% | £22,300 |
| Education and teaching | 88.1% | £21,500 |
| Performing arts | 79.7% | £19,900 |
* 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 Politics £51,100
- 2 Engineering £40,200
- 3 Computing £33,900
- 4 Nursing and midwifery £32,500
- 5 Geography, earth and environmental studies £29,900
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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