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Business/Finance

Maynooth University · 4-year course
€29,000 Starting salary
57.8% 5-year ROI
3.8y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Business/Finance at Maynooth University has a 5-year ROI of 57.8%, with graduates earning around €40,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (MH403) was 412 (2025).

Business/Finance graduates from Maynooth 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/Finance graduates include State Street, Bank of Ireland, AIB, Grant Thornton, EY.

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/Finance graduates from Maynooth University start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 24% less than the national average.

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