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Early Childhood Education and Care

Munster Technological University · 4-year course
€38,000 Starting salary
96.6% 5-year ROI
2.9y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Early Childhood Education and Care at Munster Technological University has a 5-year ROI of 96.6%, with graduates earning around €48,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (MT972) was 340 (2025).

Early Childhood Education and Care graduates from Munster Technological University report a graduate employment rate of around 91%, good career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Early Childhood Education and Care graduates include Department of Education (schools).

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. Early Childhood Education and Care graduates from Munster Technological University start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 9% less than the national average.

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