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Engineering

University of Limerick · 4-year course
€36,500 Starting salary
95.5% 5-year ROI
3.0y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Engineering at University of Limerick has a 5-year ROI of 95.5%, with graduates earning around €49,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (LM116) was 510 (2025).

Engineering graduates from University of Limerick report a graduate employment rate of around 88%, very good career progression, high demand for these skills in Ireland.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Engineering graduates include Johnson & Johnson, Jaguar Land Rover, Analog Devices, Cook Medical, Boston Scientific.

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 graduates from University of Limerick start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 7% less than the national average.

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