Top 10 Degree Subjects by Lifetime Salary

Top 10 Degree Subjects by Lifetime Salary

All of the salaries shown are the average from graduation to age 65 of people with that degree based on starting data from Higher Education Statistics Agency, and continuing lifetime salary data from the Office of National Statistics.

10. Japanese Studies

AVERAGE LIFETIME SALARY: £36,437

They don’t make it easy for you do they! It’s also ranked in the top 10 foreign languages to study according to UK employers preferences. Japan is a huge economic presence, and so it’s easy to see why this subject opens doors.

9. Operational Research

AVERAGE LIFETIME SALARY: £36,540

Graduates of this subject typically go into logistics, business and marketing analysis. You will be learning advanced analytical techniques to improve decision making.

8. Civil Engineering

AVERAGE LIFETIME SALARY: £36,904

All of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects are in demand. You will be graduating with knowledge on how to design a wide range on infrastructure.

7. Industrial Relations

AVERAGE LIFETIME SALARY: £36,904

In a nutshell you will become an expert in the relationship between management and labour, including things such as industrial action, bargaining, and negotiation. Clearly a very useful skill for businesses.

6, Minerals Technology

AVERAGE LIFETIME SALARY: £37,139

This subject lends itself towards mining and petrochemicals, areas that have high levels of employment and a great need for consultants.

5. South Asian Studies

AVERAGE LIFETIME SALARY: £38,516

India and other South Asian countries are witnessing huge development. As such the study of their languages, their structure, their grammar and and use opens many doors.

4. Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering

AVERAGE LIFETIME SALARY: £38,538

The Energy sector is most definitely one of the places to be. Fears are growing that not enough people are studying engineering and science based subjects so if you are, then it could prove a very wise choice.

3. Engineering (General)

AVERAGE LIFETIME SALARY: £39,528

You could be responsible for anything from nanotechnology, a hydroelectric dam or more efficient lawnmowers. There is no shortage of reasons why this subject offers great long term earning potential.

2. Architecture, Building or Planning

AVERAGE LIFETIME SALARY: £39,751

A student of Architecture is a winner all round, not only do they get to spend seven years at University, but they also get a great lifetime salary to help pay of all of their debts.

1. Medicine and Dentistry

AVERAGE LIFETIME SALARY: £41,624

This seems to top all of our lists. The education may be gruelling, the pressures high, but the rewards seem to be vast.

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