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Agricultural Science

University of Galway · 4-year course
€30,000 Starting salary
64.6% 5-year ROI
3.6y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Agricultural Science at University of Galway has a 5-year ROI of 64.6%, with graduates earning around €42,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (GY322) was 420 (2025).

Agricultural Science graduates from University of Galway report a graduate employment rate of around 72%, good career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Agricultural Science graduates include Teagasc, Agribusiness firms.

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. Agricultural Science graduates from University of Galway start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 20% less than the national average.

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