University of Birmingham ranked top 10 for graduate earnings

University of Birmingham graduates are among the top ten highest earners in the country, with an average salary of more than £46,000 a year, new figures show. A survey by salary analysts Emolument.com, placed University of Birmingham graduates tenth in the Alumni Rich List, ahead of those from Durham, Warwick, Nottingham and Bristol. The average salary of University of Birmingham graduates is £46,500 within five years of leaving. By contrast, students from Durham earn £45,000, Warwick £42,500, Nottingham £40,000 and Bristol £41,000. Eluned Jones, the University of Birmingham's Director of Employability, said: "We are delighted that this survey reinforces the benefits of studying at Birmingham. The University of Birmingham is fourth in the country for graduate prospects according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015 and third among the Russell Group of universities. 84.3% of our 2013 graduates were in professional employment or graduate-level further study within six months of graduating.