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Engineering

Trinity College Dublin · 4-year course
€36,500 Starting salary
1093.2% 5-year ROI
0.5y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €13,200 over 4 years, Engineering at Trinity College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 1093.2%, with graduates earning around €47,500 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (TR032) was 577 (2025).

Engineering graduates from Trinity College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 94%, very good career progression, high demand for these skills in Ireland.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Engineering graduates include Intel, Analog Devices, Pfizer, Arup, PM Group.

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. Engineering graduates from Trinity College Dublin start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 10% less than the national average.

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