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Accounting and Finance

Technological University of the Shannon · 4-year course
€30,000 Starting salary
73.8% 5-year ROI
3.6y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Accounting and Finance at Technological University of the Shannon has a 5-year ROI of 73.8%, with graduates earning around €46,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (US845) was 357 (2025).

Accounting and Finance graduates from Technological University of the Shannon report a graduate employment rate of around 82%, excellent career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Accounting and Finance graduates include Big 4 firms, Multinationals.

Slower to recover investment, but still provides positive returns over time.

By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Accounting and Finance graduates from Technological University of the Shannon start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 13% less than the national average.

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