The Open University
South East, England
How much do Open University graduates earn by subject?
Open University graduates earn a median salary of £31,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Engineering at £49,600, while Education and teaching graduates earn £23,700.
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What are the employment outcomes at Open University?
83% of Open University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 24 subjects with median salaries ranging from £23,700 to £49,600. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 88.2% | £49,600 |
| Computing | 86.4% | £45,300 |
| Materials and technology | 82.1% | £42,300 |
| Economics | 86.6% | £42,000 |
| Business and management | 85.9% | £37,400 |
| Mathematical sciences | 78.3% | £36,500 |
| Health and social care | 86.4% | £35,400 |
| Politics | 77.2% | £34,300 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 78.9% | £33,600 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 94.6% | £32,700 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 83.8% | £32,500 |
| Allied health | 84.3% | £32,100 |
| Biosciences | 84% | £32,100 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 82.7% | £30,700 |
| Creative arts and design | 68.9% | £30,300 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 86.3% | £29,200 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 79.3% | £28,500 |
| Law | 80.8% | £28,500 |
| Languages and area studies | 78.2% | £27,600 |
| English studies | 76.3% | £27,400 |
| History and archaeology | 77.5% | £27,400 |
| Combined and general studies | 76.1% | £27,400 |
| Psychology | 79.3% | £27,000 |
| Education and teaching | 85.2% | £23,700 |
* 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 Engineering £49,600
- 2 Computing £45,300
- 3 Materials and technology £42,300
- 4 Economics £42,000
- 5 Business and management £37,400
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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