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Aviation Management

Dublin City University · 4-year course
€29,000 Starting salary
60.1% 5-year ROI
3.8y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Aviation Management at Dublin City University has a 5-year ROI of 60.1%, with graduates earning around €41,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DC117) was 500 (2025).

Aviation Management graduates from Dublin City University report a graduate employment rate of around 78%, good career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Aviation Management graduates include Various employers.

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. Aviation Management graduates from Dublin City University start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 22% less than the national average.

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