We crunched 136 courses across all 6 Singapore universities from the official MOE Graduate Employment Survey 2025. Here's what the data actually says about graduate salaries, employment rates, and which degrees pay the most.
Key Headlines at a Glance
University Overview: GES 2025
| University | Courses | Avg Employment % | Median Salary | Top Earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUS | 34 | 90.2% | $4,680 | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Sur... $6,500 |
| NTU | 41 | 87.2% | $4,500 | Double Degree in Business and Computer E... $6,950 |
| SMU | 13 | 92.1% | $5,000 | Computer Science (Cum Laude and above) $6,250 |
| SIT | 34 | 87.4% | $4,250 | Bachelor of Science with Honours in Comp... $5,000 |
| SUTD | 5 | 89.6% | $4,925 | Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Scienc... $5,000 |
| SUSS | 9 | 90.0% | $4,000 | Bachelor of Public Safety and Security $5,000 |
Source: MOE Graduate Employment Survey 2025. Median salary refers to overall gross monthly median salary. Employment % is overall employment rate (including part-time and freelance).
Top 15 Highest-Paying Courses
| # | Course | Uni | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double Degree in Business and Computer Engineering... | NTU | $6,950 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | NUS | $6,500 |
| 3 | Medicine | NTU | $6,500 |
| 4 | Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) | NUS | $6,400 |
| 5 | Computer Science (Cum Laude and above) | SMU | $6,250 |
| 6 | Bachelor of Business Administration | NUS | $6,000 |
| 7 | Bachelor of Computing (Information Security) | NUS | $6,000 |
| 8 | Bachelor of Computing (Information Systems) | NUS | $6,000 |
| 9 | Computer Science | SMU | $6,000 |
| 10 | Information Systems (Cum Laude and above) | SMU | $5,785 |
| 11 | Bachelor of Science (Business Analytics) | NUS | $5,700 |
| 12 | Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) | NUS | $5,600 |
| 13 | Computer Science | NTU | $5,500 |
| 14 | Double Degree in Engineering/Computer Science and ... | NTU | $5,500 |
| 15 | Information Systems | SMU | $5,400 |
Key insight: Computing and medicine dominate the top 15. Double degrees combining business with computing command the highest premiums. The top salary ($6,950) comes from NTU's Double Degree in Business and Computer Engineering/Computing.
Salary by Field of Study
Computing & Technology
| Course | Uni | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Double Degree in Business and Computer Engine... | NTU | $6,950 |
| Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) | NUS | $6,400 |
| Computer Science (Cum Laude and above) | SMU | $6,250 |
| Bachelor of Computing (Information Security) | NUS | $6,000 |
| Bachelor of Computing (Information Systems) | NUS | $6,000 |
| Computer Science | SMU | $6,000 |
| Information Systems (Cum Laude and above) | SMU | $5,785 |
| Bachelor of Science (Business Analytics) | NUS | $5,700 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering... | NUS | $5,600 |
| Computer Science | NTU | $5,500 |
Business & Accountancy
| Course | Uni | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration | NUS | $6,000 |
| Business Management (Cum Laude and above) | SMU | $5,000 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) | NUS | $4,860 |
| Accountancy and Business | NTU | $4,680 |
| Business Management | SMU | $4,600 |
| Business | NTU | $4,500 |
| Accountancy (Cum Laude and above) | SMU | $4,500 |
| Bachelor of Science in Finance | SUSS | $4,400 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounta... | NUS | $4,375 |
| Accountancy | NTU | $4,350 |
Engineering
| Course | Uni | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Double Degree in Engineering/Computer Science... | NTU | $5,500 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Science) | NUS | $5,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial and Syste... | NUS | $5,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineeri... | NUS | $5,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Product ... | SUTD | $4,965 |
| Information Engineering and Media | NTU | $4,950 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineeri... | NUS | $4,900 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Systems ... | SUTD | $4,900 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering... | NUS | $4,800 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Science an... | NUS | $4,800 |
Health & Medicine
| Course | Uni | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | NUS | $6,500 |
| Medicine | NTU | $6,500 |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery | NUS | $4,550 |
| Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) | NUS | $4,475 |
| Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Hons) | NUS | $4,200 |
| Bachelor of Science with Honours in Nursing | SIT | $4,163 |
| Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physiothe... | SIT | $4,110 |
| Bachelor of Science (Nursing) | NUS | $4,000 |
| Bachelor of Science with Honours in Diagnosti... | SIT | $4,000 |
| Bachelor of Science with Honours in Dietetics... | SIT | $4,000 |
Same Course, Different University: How Do They Compare?
Many courses are offered at multiple universities. Here's a direct head-to-head comparison showing how the same degree produces different salary and employment outcomes depending on where you study. SIT courses marked with a partner university (e.g. Glasgow, Newcastle, TUM) are joint degree programmes.
Computer Science
| University | Course | Median | Employ % |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUS | Computing (Computer Science) | $6,400 | 90.9% |
| SMU | Computer Science (Cum Laude+) | $6,250 | 91.4% |
| SMU | Computer Science | $6,000 | 88.3% |
| NTU | Computer Science | $5,500 | 89.5% |
| SUTD | Computer Science and Design | $5,000 | 91.7% |
NUS CS leads at $6,400 median, $900 more than NTU CS. SUTD's design-focused CS programme earns $5,000 — still highly competitive.
Medicine
| University | Course | Median | Employ % |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUS | Medicine and Surgery | $6,500 | 100.0% |
| NTU | Medicine (LKCMedicine) | $6,500 | 100.0% |
Aerospace Engineering
| University | Course | Median | Employ % |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTU | Aerospace Engineering | $4,640 | 78.4% |
| SITx Glasgow | Aerospace Engineering | $4,400 | 74.2% |
Mechanical Engineering
| University | Course | Median | Employ % |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUS | Mechanical Engineering | $5,000 | 87.3% |
| NTU | Mechanical Engineering | $4,500 | 86.7% |
| SITx Glasgow | Mechanical Engineering | $4,200 | 87.5% |
| SITx Newcastle | Mechanical Design & Mfg Eng | $4,200 | 83.0% |
NUS Mechanical graduates earn $800 more than NTU, and $800 more than SIT-Glasgow/Newcastle. However, SIT-Glasgow has the highest employment rate at 87.5%.
Civil Engineering
| University | Course | Median | Employ % |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUS | Civil Engineering | $4,378 | 96.2% |
| NTU | Civil Engineering | $4,200 | 95.9% |
| SITx Glasgow | Civil Engineering | $4,200 | 84.2% |
Chemical Engineering
| University | Course | Median | Employ % |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUS | Chemical Engineering | $4,800 | 86.5% |
| NTU | Chemical & Biomolecular Eng | $4,400 | 87.0% |
| SITx TUM | Chemical Engineering | $4,250 | 86.2% |
Electrical / Electronic Engineering
| University | Course | Median | Employ % |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUS | Electrical Engineering | $4,900 | 88.8% |
| NTU | Electrical & Electronic Eng | $4,800 | 86.4% |
| SITx Newcastle | Electrical Power Engineering | $4,250 | 84.5% |
Accountancy
| University | Course | Median | Employ % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | Accountancy (Cum Laude+) | $4,500 | 98.9% |
| NUS | BBA (Accountancy) (Hons) | $4,375 | 96.2% |
| NTU | Accountancy | $4,350 | 96.7% |
| SMU | Accountancy | $4,350 | 97.0% |
| SIT | Accountancy with Honours | $4,350 | 97.6% |
| SUSS | Accountancy | $4,350 | 93.8% |
Accountancy salaries are remarkably consistent across all 6 universities ($4,350). The real differentiator is employment rate and FT Perm rate — SMU Cum Laude leads at 98.9% / 93.2%.
Nursing
| University | Course | Median | Employ % |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUS | Nursing (Hons) | $4,200 | 96.2% |
| SITx Glasgow | Nursing | $4,163 | 98.1% |
| NUS | Nursing | $4,000 | 95.5% |
Information Security
| University | Course | Median | Employ % |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUS | Computing (Info Security) | $6,000 | 88.0% |
| SIT | ICT (Information Security) | $5,000 | 84.2% |
Key takeaway: For engineering and most non-computing fields, NUS consistently pays $300-$800 more than NTU, which in turn pays $200-$500 more than SIT partner programmes. However, for accountancy, all universities converge at roughly the same salary — your grades and CCA record matter more than which uni you attend.
Courses with 100% Employment Rate
These courses achieved a 100% overall employment rate in GES 2025 — meaning every surveyed graduate found employment within 6 months of graduation.
NUS
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery$4,550
- Bachelor of Arts (Architecture)$4,600
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery$6,500
NTU
- Arts (Academic Discipline and Education)$5,000
- Science (Academic Discipline and Education)$5,109
- Medicine$6,500
SMU
- Information Systems (Cum Laude and above)$5,785
SIT
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Food Busine...$3,500
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Diagnostic Rad...$4,000
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Dietetics and ...$4,000
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Occupational T...$3,925
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physiotherapy$4,110
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Speech and Lan...$3,900
SUSS
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education$3,800
SIT, SUTD & SUSS: The Underrated Universities
Don't dismiss these three universities. Their graduates achieve competitive salaries and often higher employment rates than traditional big-three courses thanks to industry-focused curricula and built-in work placements.
SIT - Singapore Institute of Technology
Applied degree university with mandatory Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP). Health sciences courses achieve 100% employment. Computing graduates earn $4,500-$5,000 median.
SIT offers joint degrees with 6 overseas partner universities:
SUTD - Singapore University of Technology and Design
MIT-partnered design-thinking university. Only 5 programmes but all are highly specialised. Computer Science and Design graduates earn $5,000 median — competitive with NTU CS.
View full SUTD salary dataSUSS - Singapore University of Social Sciences
Social impact-focused university. Business Analytics graduates earn $4,800 median. Public Safety & Security reaches $5,000. Early Childhood Education achieves 100% employment.
View full SUSS salary dataHow to Read GES Data (Don't Get Fooled)
Median vs Mean
Always use median, not mean. A few high earners (investment banking, big tech) can inflate the mean significantly. For example, NUS BBA has a mean of $6,962 but median of $6,000 — the mean is skewed by outliers.
P25-P75 Range Matters
The 25th and 75th percentile range shows salary spread. A narrow range (e.g. Medicine: $6,000-$7,000) means most grads earn similarly. A wide range (e.g. Business: $4,000-$9,000) means outcomes vary wildly based on individual performance and career choice.
Employment Rate vs Full-Time Permanent Rate
Overall employment includes part-time and freelance work. FT Perm rate only counts full-time permanent jobs. Some courses have 90% employment but only 50% FT Perm — meaning many grads are in contract or freelance roles.
Basic Median vs Overall Median
Basic salary excludes bonuses, overtime, and allowances. Overall (gross) salary includes everything. For banking/consulting roles, the gap can be $500-$1,000+. The figures in this article use overall gross monthly salary.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the GES 2025 conducted?
The Graduate Employment Survey 2025 was conducted in November 2025, surveying fresh graduates from the Class of 2025 across all 6 autonomous universities in Singapore (NUS, NTU, SMU, SIT, SUTD, SUSS). Response rates ranged from 68% to 77%.
Which Singapore university has the highest graduate salary?
NTU's Double Degree in Business and Computer Engineering/Computing tops the chart at $6,950 median monthly salary. NUS Computing (Computer Science) follows at $6,400. However, individual course choice matters far more than university brand — computing and medicine consistently pay the most regardless of institution.
Which courses have 100% employment rate in GES 2025?
Several courses achieved 100% overall employment: NUS Medicine, NUS Dentistry, NUS Architecture, NTU Medicine, NTU NIE Education (Arts & Science), SIT Physiotherapy, SIT Occupational Therapy, SIT Diagnostic Radiography, SIT Speech & Language Therapy, SIT Dietetics & Nutrition, SUSS Early Childhood Education, and SIT Food Business Management.
Is SIT, SUTD, or SUSS worth it compared to NUS/NTU/SMU?
Absolutely. SIT health sciences courses achieve 100% employment with strong salaries. SUTD computing graduates earn $5,000 median — competitive with NTU. SUSS Business Analytics graduates earn $4,800 median. Choose based on your course interest and career goals, not university prestige alone.
What is the average fresh graduate salary in Singapore 2025?
Across all 136 courses surveyed in GES 2025, the median starting salary ranges from $3,350 to $6,950 per month. The overall median across all courses is approximately $4,500. Computing and medicine graduates start significantly higher at $5,000-$6,950, while arts and humanities graduates typically start at $3,500-$4,500.
How does GES 2025 compare to GES 2024?
GES 2025 shows continued salary growth across most disciplines. Computing salaries remain the highest and have grown 3-5% year-on-year. Healthcare salaries remain stable due to regulated pay scales. Business salaries have seen modest increases of 2-3%. The employment rate remains strong at 85-95% across most courses.