WITH the cost of studying for a degree higher than ever, what rewards can you expect to reap after forking out for university fees? 

Job search engine Adzuna.co.uk analysed one million live jobs to reveal a huge divide in salaries between the best and worst paying degree subjects.

The research also highlights the difference in salaries between jobs for university graduates and jobs that do not require a degree. Check out your degree below. 

Top degree subjects by pay

1. Civil engineering - £44,851

2. Engineering degree - £42,837

3. Accounting - £42,404

4. Computer science degree - £41.950

5. Economics - £41,144

6. Finance - £40,908

7. Architecture - £40,788

8. Science - £40,409

9. Mechanical engineering degree - £39,106

10. Mathematics degree - £39.019

 

Bottom 5 degree subjects by pay

1. Hospitality and tourism - £19,974

2. Business studies - £20,746

3. Sports science - £21,406 

4. Photography - £25,109

5. Health & social care - £25,194

 

Best paid jobs not requiring a degree

1. Equities trader - £59,475

2. Mining construction - £56,260

3. Commodities trader - £53,003

4. Offshore oil platform worker - £49,278

5. Nuclear Energy Worker - £44,494

6. Air Traffic Controller - £41,011

7. HR Manager - £38,677

8. Hazardous Waste Manager - £36,684

9. Military Security - £35,144

10. Journalist - £30,998


Andrew Hunter, co-founder of Adzuna, said: "Employers looking to recruit recent graduates need to act more decisively than a year ago, as the best talent is being hoovered up rapidly.

"Offering internships is one way to make a company stand out, without the bottom-line impact of the traditional route: offering more competitive salaries.

"Aside from helping develop the skills of our youth, internships provide a good pipeline of future talent for a firm. Being proactive with hiring pays dividends.”