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Engineering - Common Entry

Atlantic Technological University · 4-year course
€39,000 Starting salary
121.8% 5-year ROI
2.8y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Engineering - Common Entry at Atlantic Technological University has a 5-year ROI of 121.8%, with graduates earning around €58,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (AU649) was 465 (2025).

Engineering - Common Entry graduates from Atlantic Technological University report a graduate employment rate of around 88%, excellent career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Engineering - Common Entry graduates include Multinational engineering firms.

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. Engineering - Common Entry graduates from Atlantic Technological University start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 10% more than the national average.

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