All Graduate Salaries Compared
| Degree | Starting | Mid-Career | Take Home/Mo (Start) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | £32,000 | £55,000 | £2,213 |
| Medicine | £32,398 | £65,000 | £2,237 |
| Law | £25,000 | £45,000 | £1,793 |
| Engineering | £28,000 | £48,000 | £1,973 |
| Accounting & Finance | £26,000 | £50,000 | £1,853 |
| Economics | £28,000 | £50,000 | £1,973 |
| Nursing | £29,970 | £38,000 | £2,092 |
| Architecture | £24,000 | £42,000 | £1,733 |
| Marketing | £24,000 | £40,000 | £1,733 |
| Teaching | £31,650 | £43,607 | £2,192 |
| Psychology | £22,000 | £35,000 | £1,613 |
| English & Humanities | £22,000 | £32,000 | £1,613 |
| Business Management | £25,000 | £42,000 | £1,793 |
| Maths & Statistics | £28,000 | £55,000 | £1,973 |
| Art & Design | £20,000 | £30,000 | £1,493 |
| Biology | £22,000 | £35,000 | £1,613 |
| Chemistry | £24,000 | £40,000 | £1,733 |
| Physics | £26,000 | £50,000 | £1,853 |
| Pharmacy | £33,000 | £45,000 | £2,273 |
| Dentistry | £33,000 | £55,000 | £2,273 |
Career Outlook for Computer Science Graduates
Computer science graduates enjoy some of the strongest employment prospects of any degree. The UK tech sector has over 100,000 unfilled vacancies, and demand for software engineers, data scientists, and cybersecurity professionals continues to accelerate. Remote working has expanded opportunities beyond London, with Manchester, Edinburgh, and Bristol emerging as major tech hubs.
Typical First Roles and Career Paths
Common first roles include junior software developer, graduate data analyst, IT consultant, QA tester, and DevOps engineer. Many graduates join structured programmes at companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Accenture, or fast-growing startups offering rapid career progression.
Tips for Computer Science Graduates
Building a portfolio of projects (GitHub contributions, personal apps, hackathon entries) can be more valuable than degree classification for many employers. Consider whether a graduate scheme or direct entry suits your goals. Bootcamp graduates increasingly compete for the same roles, so highlighting your deeper theoretical knowledge is valuable. See software developer salary guide.
Student Loan Repayments
With strong starting salaries, computer science graduates typically begin repaying their student loan within their first year. On £32,000, Plan 2 loan repayments are approximately £65/month. See student loan repayments on £32,000.