Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Engineering at Dublin City University has a 5-year ROI of 94.4%, with graduates earning around €48,500 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DC200) was 543 (2025).
Engineering graduates from Dublin City University report a graduate employment rate of around 88%, very good career progression, high demand for these skills in Ireland.
Typical roles after graduating
- Graduate Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
Common employers for Engineering graduates include Intel, Analog Devices, Microsoft, IBM, Siemens.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Engineering graduates from Dublin City University start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 8% less than the national average.
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