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Aerospace Engineering

South East Technological University · 4-year course
€40,000 Starting salary
124.1% 5-year ROI
2.7y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Aerospace Engineering at South East Technological University has a 5-year ROI of 124.1%, with graduates earning around €58,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (SE714) was 462 (2025).

Aerospace Engineering graduates from South East Technological University report a graduate employment rate of around 88%, excellent career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Aerospace Engineering graduates include Ryanair, Aer Lingus, AerCap.

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. Aerospace Engineering graduates from South East Technological University start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 10% more than the national average.

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