Looking for a strong starting salary right out of the gate? Here are the top 10 highest-paying degrees of 2022
On average, grads still earn more than their non-graduate counterparts, with the average university-leaver taking home £35,000 a year compared to £25,500 for those who choose to not pursue higher education. However, the type of degree that you leave with is also a big deciding factor in how much money you can expect to make at the start of your career.
The Times have compiled a list of the top 10 best (and worst!) degree subjects according to how much you can expect to net in your very first role. Check out the 10 best below:
1. Economics
Average salary for new graduates: £36,178
Most common role: Economist
2. Business
Average salary for new graduates: £33,407
Most common role: Project Manager
3. Medicine
Average salary for new graduates: £33,023
Most common role: GP
4. Physics
Average salary for new graduates: £32,335
Most common role: Software Developer
5. Engineering
Average salary for new graduates: £32,322
Most common role: Engineer
6. Geography
Average salary for new graduates: £32,162
Most common role: Analyst
7. Mechanical Engineering
Average salary for new graduates: £32,148
Most common role: Engineer
8. Marine Biology
Average salary for new graduates: £31,329
Most common role: Research Associate
9. French
Average salary for new graduates: £31,311
Most common role: Project Manager
10. Pharmaceutical Sciences
Average salary for new graduates: £31, 109
Most common role: Pharmacist
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