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Business/Commerce

University College Dublin · 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, Business/Commerce at University College Dublin 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 (DN650) was 545 (2025).

Business/Commerce graduates from University College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 82%, good career progression, moderate demand for these skills in Ireland.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Business/Commerce graduates include Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, Bank of Ireland.

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. Business/Commerce graduates from University College Dublin start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 20% less than the national average.

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