University of Sunderland
North East, England
How much do University of Sunderland graduates earn by subject?
University of Sunderland graduates earn a median salary of £23,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Computing at £35,400, while Allied health graduates earn £18,200.
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How competitive is University of Sunderland?
In 2024, University of Sunderland received 19,610 applications and accepted 6,145 students, giving an acceptance rate of 31.3%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Sunderland?
85% of University of Sunderland graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 18 subjects with median salaries ranging from £18,200 to £35,400. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computing | 90.6% | £35,400 |
| Engineering | 83.3% | £33,400 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | 79.5% | £32,800 |
| Medical sciences | 86.2% | £31,000 |
| Education and teaching | 89.5% | £29,200 |
| Biosciences | 79% | £26,300 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 89.5% | £25,900 |
| Law | 85.6% | £25,900 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 80% | £24,500 |
| History and archaeology | 86.9% | £24,500 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 89% | £24,500 |
| Business and management | 78.7% | £24,100 |
| Psychology | 87% | £23,400 |
| Health and social care | 86.9% | £23,000 |
| English studies | 86.9% | £22,600 |
| Creative arts and design | 88.2% | £21,500 |
| Performing arts | 86.1% | £20,100 |
| Allied health | 82.6% | £18,200 |
* 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 Computing £35,400
- 2 Engineering £33,400
- 3 Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy £32,800
- 4 Medical sciences £31,000
- 5 Education and teaching £29,200
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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