€35,000 Starting salary

1107.4% 5-year ROI

0.5y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €13,200 over 4 years, Economics at Trinity College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 1107.4%, with graduates earning around €50,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (TR081) was 566 (2025).

Economics graduates from Trinity College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 92%, very good career progression, high demand for these skills in Ireland.

Typical roles after graduating

Economist
Policy Analyst
Financial Analyst
Data Analyst

Common employers for Economics graduates include Central Bank of Ireland, Department of Finance, ESRI, Big Four (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC), AIB.

One of the best investments in Irish education. Fast payback and excellent returns.

By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Economics graduates from Trinity College Dublin start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 5% less than the national average.

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