Computer science graduate salary UK

Median 5-year graduate earnings across 29 computer science courses in our dataset: £28,800. Figures come from HMRC LEO-style tax-record medians — not university prospectus claims.

Source: LEO-style 5-year medians · updated 2026-06-03

1-year median

£25,600

5-year median

£28,800

Employed ~15m

82%

NSS satisfaction

75%

Highest-earning Computer science courses

Ranked by 5-year median graduate earnings in this dataset.

01Computer science (subject grain) · Queen's University of Belfast
£28,800
02Computer science (subject grain) · University of Strathclyde
£28,800
03Computer science (subject grain) · University of St Andrews
£28,800
04Computer science (subject grain) · University of Edinburgh
£28,800
05Computer science (subject grain) · University of Glasgow
£28,800
06Computer science (subject grain) · University of Stirling
£28,800
07Computer science (subject grain) · Robert Gordon University
£28,800
08Computer science (subject grain) · South Eastern Regional College
£28,800

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Is a computer science degree worth it?

Computer science graduates in this dataset show 5-year median earnings £28,800 — closer to the middle of the pack for similar cohorts. Employment at ~15 months averages 82% (reasonable employment outcomes), and NSS satisfaction averages 75% (satisfaction varies by university). Whether a computer science degree is "worth it" depends on your career aim, entry grades, and which university you choose — not the subject label alone.

This is education decision-support, not regulated financial advice. Read disclaimers.

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