Education

Which degree will earn you the most?

There are a number of considerations to be made when deciding which degree course to pursue. Most people though will at least at some point think about their earning potential once they've graduated. According to gov.uk analysis, in England, the graduates earning the most compared to the average degree five years after graduation are those that studied medicine - coming in at 74.3 percent more for women and 62.7 percent for men. In second place for both genders is economics which on average allows graduates to bring home 54.8 percent (women) and 40.9 percent (men) more.

You can take a look at the other end of the scale and see the subjects which will earn you the least, here.

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This chart shows the difference in earnings 5 years after graduation compared to avg. degree in England, by subject.

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Average gross annual salary for graduates in the United Kingdom in 2017, by degree subject
Highest average earning increase from obtaining a graduate degree in the U.S. in 2013
Average earning increase after obtaining a graduate degree in the United States in 2013, by major group
Average annual salary of graduates and non-graduates in England from 2007 to 2024 (in 1,000 GBP)
Average gross annual salary in the United Kingdom in 2017, by highest level of qualification and age (in GBP)
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Employment rate of first degree full-time graduates after graduation in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015/2016, by subject area*

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