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Electrical and Electronic Engineering

University of Galway · 4-year course
€40,000 Starting salary
126.4% 5-year ROI
2.7y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Galway has a 5-year ROI of 126.4%, with graduates earning around €59,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (GY414) was 510 (2025).

Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduates from University of Galway report a graduate employment rate of around 88%, excellent career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduates include Analog Devices, Intel.

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. Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduates from University of Galway start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 12% more than the national average.

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