University of The Highlands and Islands
Total, Scotland
How much do University of The Highlands and Islands graduates earn by subject?
University of The Highlands and Islands graduates earn a median salary of £23,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Engineering at £39,100, while Creative arts and design graduates earn £20,100.
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How competitive is University of The Highlands and Islands?
University of The Highlands and Islands received 34,635 student acceptances in 2023.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of The Highlands and Islands?
90% of University of The Highlands and Islands graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 13 subjects with median salaries ranging from £20,100 to £39,100. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 86% | £39,100 |
| Computing | 75.8% | £31,600 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 79.1% | £29,600 |
| Education and teaching | 89.1% | £27,400 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 72.7% | £26,600 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | 87.5% | £26,300 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 91.3% | £25,600 |
| Business and management | 87% | £25,500 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 90.5% | £25,400 |
| Health and social care | 93.6% | £23,700 |
| History and archaeology | 85.2% | £22,600 |
| Performing arts | 86.9% | £22,600 |
| Creative arts and design | 74.2% | £20,100 |
* 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 Engineering £39,100
- 2 Computing £31,600
- 3 Philosophy and religious studies £29,600
- 4 Education and teaching £27,400
- 5 Architecture, building and planning £26,600
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 via Discover Uni 2024/25. Figures show median earnings 5 years after graduation for 2015-17 graduates.
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