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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Politics | £23,500 | £21,000 | £25,500 |
| Engineering | £26,000 | £25,500 | £32,000 |
| Computing | £24,000 | £22,500 | £29,000 |
| Business and management | £52,000 | £20,000 | £24,000 |
| Allied health | £27,500 | £27,500 | £31,500 |
| Biosciences | - | £20,500 | £25,500 |
| Health and social care | - | £26,500 | £32,000 |
| Psychology | - | £20,500 | £24,000 |
| Creative arts and design | £23,500 | £19,000 | £23,500 |
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 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.
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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 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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