Results

Every year, HESA releases official statistics from each annual Graduate Outcomes survey.

These statistics are used by the Government, charities, journalists, researchers and others to understand the higher education sector and the state of the graduate labour market. Your university / college will also use them to evaluate and promote their courses.

HESA published the latest Graduate Outcomes survey results on 4 June 2026. Here's a selection of national level accredited official statistics from the survey of graduates from the class of 2023/24:

1,002,175 graduates surveyed between 2 December 2024 and 30 November 2025

353,755 responses received - thank you!

87% of graduates were in some form of work or further study

57% were in full-time employment, 5% were in full-time further study and 7% were unemployed

85% of UK graduates agreed that their current activity is meaningful

76% of UK graduates felt their current activity fitted with their future plans

68% of UK graduates agreed they were using what they learnt while studying

£43,749 UK graduates who studied medicine and dentistry had the highest median salary

£30,000 Median salary of full-time first degree courses in UK full-time paid employment

Taking part in the Graduate Outcomes survey means you are part of this picture of higher education today.

To find out more about Graduate Outcomes statistics, visit the HESA website or for results from a previous class, visit our previous results page.

View previous survey results

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