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Dublin City University · 4-year course
€30,000 Starting salary
62.3% 5-year ROI
3.6y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Business at Dublin City University has a 5-year ROI of 62.3%, with graduates earning around €41,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DC111) was 510 (2025).

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

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Business graduates include Big 4, State Street, Bank of Ireland, AIB, Accenture.

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 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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