Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Civil Engineering at University of Galway has a 5-year ROI of 103.5%, with graduates earning around €53,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (GY402) was 521 (2025).
Civil Engineering graduates from University of Galway report a graduate employment rate of around 88%, excellent career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Site Engineer
Common employers for Civil Engineering graduates include Sisk, Mercury Engineering.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Civil Engineering graduates from University of Galway start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 1% more than the national average.
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