Tax year 2020-21

LEO Graduate outcomes provider level data

Data guidance

Published

Description

Underlying data files for the tables and charts in the LEO Graduate Outcomes provider level data publication.

Coverage

Employment and earnings outcomes for graduates of English Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), one, three, and five years after graduation (YAG), 2014/15 to 2020/21 tax year.

File formats and conventions

Format

Files are Comma Separated Value (CSV)

Conventions

  • Earnings figures are rounded to the nearest £100
  • Employment outcome percentages are rounded to the nearest 0.1%
  • c = data has been supressed due to small numbers. z = there is no result (N/A)

Data files

All data files associated with this releases are listed below with guidance on their content. To download any of these files, please visit our data catalogue.

Current Region Underlying Data 2021

Filename
current_region_map_2021_ees.csv
Geographic levels
Regional
Time period
2020-21
Content

Description

Underlying data file for the ‘Earnings outcomes by current region’ section of the LEO Graduate Outcomes provider level data publication.

Coverage

Median earnings across HEIs for each provider region and graduates' current region of residence five years after graduation, UK domiciled male and female first degree graduates from HEIs in Great Britain, 2020/21 tax year.

File formats and conventions

Format

Files are Comma Separated Value (CSV)

Conventions

  • Earnings figures are rounded to the nearest £100
  • c = data has been supressed due to small numbers. z = there is no result (N/A)
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
inst_regionRegion of HEI - Filter by region of HEI
median_provider_earningsMedian provider median earnings
num_providersNumber of providers with earnings data
Footnotes
  1. The number of providers included for each group varies and is available in the table accompanying this figure
  2. Earnings figures are rounded to the nearest £100
  3. In the 2020/21 tax year, 5 YAG (five years after graduation) relates to those who graduated in the 2014/15 academic year

Distribution by Subject and Sex Underlying Data 2021

Filename
distribution_subject_sex_ees.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020-21
Content

Description

Underlying data file for the ‘Earnings by subject and sex’ section of the LEO Graduate Outcomes provider level data publication.

Coverage

Comparison of median earnings across HEIs between male and female graduates for each subject area five years after graduation, UK domiciled male and female first degree graduates from HEIs in Great Britain, 2020/21 tax year.

File formats and conventions

Format

Files are Comma Separated Value (CSV)

Conventions

  • Percentages are rounded to the nearest 0.1%
  • c = data has been supressed due to small numbers. z = there is no result (N/A)
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
equal_within_5pctProportion of included providers where the difference was less than 5%
female_5_15_pct_greaterProportion of included providers where female median earnings were 5%-15% greater than male median earnings
female_over_15_pct_greaterProportion of included providers where female median earnings were 15%+ greater than male median earnings
male_5_15_pct_greaterProportion of included providers where female median earnings were 5%-15% lower than male median earnings
male_over_15_pct_greaterProportion of included providers where female median earnings were 15%+ lower than male median earnings
num_providersNumber of providers with earnings data for male and female graduates
prop_equalProportion of included providers where female median earnings are equal to male median earnings
prop_female_earnings_greaterProportion of included providers where female median earnings are higher than male median earnings
prop_male_earnings_greaterProportion of included providers where female median earnings are lower than male median earnings
providers_earnings_equalNumber of providers where female median earnings are equal to male median earnings
providers_female_earnings_greaterNumber of providers where female median earnings are higher than male median earnings
providers_male_earnings_greaterNumber of providers where female median earnings are lower than male median earnings
subject_nameSubject name - Filter by name of subject
Footnotes
  1. The number of providers included for each group varies and is available in the table accompanying this figure
  2. All percentages are rounded to the nearest 0.1%
  3. In the 2020/21 tax year, 5 YAG (five years after graduation) relates to those who graduated in the 2014/15 academic year

Earnings and Outcomes by Prior Attainment and Subject Underlying Data 2021

Filename
earnings_prior_att_subject_ees.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020-21
Content

Description

Underlying data file for the ‘Median earnings and prior attainment by provider’ section of the LEO Graduate Outcomes provider level data publication.

Coverage

Earnings data by prior attainment bands across HEIs for each subject area five years after graduation, UK domiciled male and female first degree graduates from HEIs in Great Britain, 2020/21 tax year.

File formats and conventions

Format

Files are Comma Separated Value (CSV)

Conventions

  • Earnings figures are rounded to the nearest £100
  • Percentages are rounded to the nearest 0.1%
  • c = data has been supressed due to small numbers. z = there is no result (N/A)
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
earnings_LQLower quartile provider earnings
earnings_maxMaximum provider earnings
earnings_medianMedian provider earnings
earnings_minMinimum provider earnings
earnings_UQUpper quartile provider earnings
PA_bandPrior Attainment Band - Filter by prior attainment band
prop_in_PA_bandProportion of providers in the prior attainment band
providers_includeNumber of providers in the prior attainment band
subject_nameSubject Name - Filter by name of subject
Footnotes
  1. The number of providers included for each group varies and is available in the table accompanying this figure
  2. All percentages are rounded to the nearest 0.1%
  3. Earnings figures are rounded to the nearest £100
  4. In the 2020/21 tax year, 5 YAG (five years after graduation) relates to those who graduated in the 2014/15 academic year

Earnings by Region Underlying Data 2021

Filename
earnings_region_2021_ees.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020-21
Content

Description

Underlying data file for the ‘Earnings outcomes by current region’ section of the LEO Graduate Outcomes provider level data publication.

Coverage

Earnings data across HEIs for each graduates' current region of residence five years after graduation, UK domiciled male and female first degree graduates from HEIs in Great Britain, 2020/21 tax year.

File formats and conventions

Format

Files are Comma Separated Value (CSV)

Conventions

  • Earnings figures are rounded to the nearest £100
  • c = data has been supressed due to small numbers. z = there is no result (N/A)
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
current_regionRegion - Filter by region
earnings_diffDifference between maximum and minimum provider earnings
earnings_LQLower quartile provider earnings
earnings_maxMaximum provider earnings
earnings_medianMedian provider earnings
earnings_minMinimum provider earnings
earnings_UQUpper quartile provider earnings
providers_earningsNumber of providers included for earnings
Footnotes
  1. Earnings figures are rounded to the nearest £100
  2. In the 2020/21 tax year, 5 YAG (five years after graduation) relates to those who graduated in the 2014/15 academic year

Interaction of Region and Earnings Underlying Data 2021

Filename
impact_of_region_data_2021_ees.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020-21
Content

Description

Underlying data file for the ‘Effect of region at provider level’ section of the LEO Graduate Outcomes provider level data publication.

Coverage

Comparison of raw median earnings and regionally adjusted median earnings across HEIs by provider region five years after graduation, UK domiciled male and female first degree graduates from HEIs in Great Britain, 2020/21 tax year.

File formats and conventions

Format

Files are Comma Separated Value (CSV)

Conventions

  • Percentages are rounded to the nearest 0.1%
  • c = data has been supressed due to small numbers. z = there is no result (N/A)
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
decrease_5_10_pctProportion of included institutions where adjusted earnings are more than 5% to 10% lower than raw median earnings
decrease_over_10_pctProportion of included institutions where adjusted earnings are more than 10% lower than raw median earnings
increase_5_10_pctProportion of included institutions where adjusted earnings are more than 5% to 10% higher than raw median earnings
increase_over_10_pctProportion of included institutions where adjusted earnings are more than 10% higher than raw median earnings
inst_regionRegion of Institution - Filter by name of subject
num_providersNumber of providers included in the adjusted earnings calculation
within_5_pctProportion of included institutions where adjusted earnings are within 5% of raw median earnings
Footnotes
  1. The number of providers included for each group varies and is available in the table accompanying this figure
  2. All percentages are rounded to the nearest 0.1%
  3. In the 2020/21 tax year, 5 YAG (five years after graduation) relates to those who graduated in the 2014/15 academic year

Outcomes and Earnings by Subject Underlying Data 2021

Filename
outcomes_earnings_subject_2021_ees.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020-21
Content

Description

Underlying data file for the ‘Earnings outcomes' and ‘ Employment outcomes across providers and subjects’ sections of the LEO Graduate Outcomes provider level data publication.

Coverage

Employment and earnings outcomes across HEIs for each subject area five years after graduation, UK domiciled male and female first degree graduates from HEIs in Great Britain, 2020/21 tax year

File formats and conventions

Format

Files are Comma Separated Value (CSV)

Conventions

  • Earnings figures are rounded to the nearest £100
  • Employment outcome percentages are rounded to the nearest 0.1%
  • c = data has been supressed due to small numbers. z = there is no result (N/A)
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
earnings_diffDifference between maximum and minimum provider earnings
earnings_LQLower quartile provider earnings
earnings_maxMaximum provider earnings
earnings_medianMedian provider earnings
earnings_minMinimum provider earnings
earnings_UQUpper quartile provider earnings
outcomes_diffDifference between maximum and minimum provider graduates in sustained employment further study or both
outcomes_LQLower quartile provider graduates in sustained employment further study or both
outcomes_maxMaximum provider graduates in sustained employment further study or both
outcomes_medianMedian provider graduates in sustained employment further study or both
outcomes_minMinimum provider graduates in sustained employment further study or both
outcomes_UQUpper quartile provider graduates in sustained employment further study or both
providers_earningsNumber of providers included for earnings
providers_outcomesNumber of providers included for outcomes
subject_nameSubject name - Filter by name of subject
Footnotes
  1. All percentages are rounded to the nearest 0.1%
  2. Earnings figures are rounded to the nearest £100
  3. In the 2020/21 tax year, 5 YAG (five years after graduation) relates to those who graduated in the 2014/15 academic year

Tax Year Comparison Underlying Data 2021

Filename
tax_year_comparison_2021_ees.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020-21
Content

Description

Underlying data file for the ‘Comparison of outcomes between tax years' section of the LEO Graduate Outcomes provider level data publication.

Coverage

Comparison of median earnings in the 2014/15 and 2018/19 tax years across HEIs for each subject area five years after graduation, UK domiciled male and female first degree graduates from HEIs in Great Britain, 2020/21 tax year.

File formats and conventions

Format

Files are Comma Separated Value (CSV)

Conventions

  • Percentages are rounded to the nearest 0.1%
  • c = data has been supressed due to small numbers. z = there is no result (N/A)
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
num_providers_1415_2021Number of providers with earnings data for 14/15 and 20/21 tax years
prop_10_20_pct_increase_1415_2021Proportion of providers with 20/21 median earnings 10% to 20% greater than 14/15 median earnings
prop_20_plus_pct_increase_1415_2021Proportion of providers with 20/21 median earnings over 20% greater than 14/15 median earnings
prop_5_10_pct_increase_1415_2021Proportion of providers with 20/21 median earnings 5% to 10% greater than 14/15 median earnings
prop_5_plus_pct_decrease_1415_2021Proportion of providers with 20/21 median earnings more than 5% lower than 14/15 median earnings
prop_within_5_pct_1415_2021Proportion of providers with 20/21 median earnings within 5% of the 14/15 median earnings
subject_nameSubject name - Filter by name of subject
Footnotes
  1. The number of providers included for each group varies and is available in the table accompanying this figure
  2. All percentages are rounded to the nearest 0.1%
  3. In the 2020/21 tax year, 5 YAG (five years after graduation) relates to those who graduated in the 2014/15 academic year

Adjusted Earnings by Region Underlying Data 2021

Filename
adjusted_earnings_region_data_2021_ees.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020-21
Content

Description

Underlying data file for the ‘Effect of region at provider level’ section of the LEO Graduate Outcomes provider level data publication.

Coverage

Regionally adjusted median earnings across HEIs by provider region five years after graduation, UK domiciled male and female first degree graduates from HEIs in Great Britain, 2020/21 tax year.

File formats and conventions

Format

Files are Comma Separated Value (CSV)

Conventions

  • Earnings figures are rounded to the nearest £100
  • c = data has been supressed due to small numbers. z = there is no result (N/A)
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
earnings_diffDifference between maximum and minimum provider earnings
earnings_LQLower quartile provider earnings
earnings_maxMaximum provider earnings
earnings_medianMedian provider earnings
earnings_minMinimum provider earnings
earnings_UQUpper quartile provider earnings
inst_regionProvider region - Filter by region
num_providerNumber of providers included for earnings
Footnotes
  1. Earnings figures are rounded to the nearest £100
  2. In the 2020/21 tax year, 5 YAG (five years after graduation) relates to those who graduated in the 2014/15 academic year