Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Actuarial Science at University College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 119.5%, with graduates earning around €58,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DN230) was 613 (2025).
Actuarial Science graduates from University College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 89%, excellent career progression, very high demand for these skills in Ireland.
Typical roles after graduating
- Trainee Actuary
- Actuarial Analyst
- Pensions Consultant
- Risk Analyst
Common employers for Actuarial Science graduates include Insurance Companies, Pension Consultancies, Willis Towers Watson, Mercer, Deloitte.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Actuarial Science graduates from University College Dublin start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 10% more than the national average.
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