Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Engineering at University College Cork 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 (CK600) was 543 (2025).
Engineering graduates from University College Cork report a graduate employment rate of around 88%, excellent career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Graduate Engineer
Common employers for Engineering graduates include Multinational engineering firms.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Engineering graduates from University College Cork start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 10% more than the national average.
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