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Environmental Science and Engineering

Trinity College Dublin · 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, Environmental Science and Engineering at Trinity College Dublin 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 (TR064) was 525 (2025).

Environmental Science and Engineering graduates from Trinity College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 88%, excellent career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Environmental Science and Engineering 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. Environmental Science and Engineering graduates from Trinity College Dublin start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 10% more than the national average.

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