Teesside University
North East, England
How much do Teesside University graduates earn by subject?
Teesside University graduates earn a median salary of £26,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Medical sciences at £40,200, while Performing arts graduates earn £20,800.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical sciences | £28,000 | £28,750 | £33,000 |
| Allied health | £26,000 | £30,500 | £36,500 |
| Engineering | £30,000 | £28,000 | £32,500 |
| Health and social care | £28,000 | £33,000 | £36,750 |
| Chemistry | £23,000 | £21,000 | £26,500 |
| Computing | £25,000 | £21,000 | £26,500 |
| Biosciences | - | £21,250 | £26,250 |
| Business and management | £27,000 | £21,000 | £26,500 |
| Education and teaching | - | £18,000 | £21,000 |
| Creative arts and design | £24,000 | £19,500 | £22,000 |
| Psychology | - | £19,000 | £22,500 |
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 Teesside University?
In 2024, Teesside University received 21,490 applications and accepted 6,055 students, giving an acceptance rate of 28.2%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at Teesside University?
90% of Teesside University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 22 subjects with median salaries ranging from £20,800 to £40,200. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Medical sciences | 100% | £40,200 |
| Allied health | 89.9% | £37,000 |
| Engineering | 88.4% | £36,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 94.9% | £33,900 |
| Health and social care | 87% | £33,600 |
| Medicine and dentistry | 100% | £32,700 |
| Chemistry | 94.1% | £32,300 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | 100% | £29,700 |
| Computing | 82.1% | £28,500 |
| Biosciences | 82.8% | £28,100 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 83.5% | £27,000 |
| Business and management | 91.6% | £26,300 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 86.7% | £25,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 89.5% | £25,600 |
| Law | 82.3% | £24,100 |
| English studies | 94.4% | £24,100 |
| Education and teaching | 87.4% | £24,100 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 85.9% | £23,700 |
| Creative arts and design | 74.7% | £23,700 |
| History and archaeology | 94.4% | £23,400 |
| Psychology | 85.5% | £23,000 |
| Performing arts | 88.6% | £20,800 |
* 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 Medical sciences £40,200
- 2 Allied health £37,000
- 3 Engineering £36,100
- 4 Nursing and midwifery £33,900
- 5 Health and social care £33,600
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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