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Athletic Therapy and Training

Dublin City University · 4-year course
€33,000 Starting salary
76.1% 5-year ROI
3.3y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Athletic Therapy and Training at Dublin City University has a 5-year ROI of 76.1%, with graduates earning around €44,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DC204) was 554 (2025).

Athletic Therapy and Training graduates from Dublin City University report a graduate employment rate of around 93%, good career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Athletic Therapy and Training graduates include Sports clubs, HSE, Private clinics.

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. Athletic Therapy and Training graduates from Dublin City University start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 16% less than the national average.

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