Based on a total estimated cost of €12,000 over 4 years, Education - Primary Teaching at Maynooth University has a 5-year ROI of 1469.3%, with graduates earning around €56,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (MH001) was 506 (2025).
Education - Primary Teaching graduates from Maynooth University report a graduate employment rate of around 92%, good career progression, high demand for these skills in Ireland.
Typical roles after graduating
- Primary Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- Assistant Principal
- Deputy Principal
Common employers for Education - Primary Teaching graduates include National Schools, Educate Together, Multi-denominational Schools, Community Schools.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Education - Primary Teaching graduates from Maynooth University start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 6% more than the national average.
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