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Environmental Science

University of Galway · 4-year course
€30,000 Starting salary
66.9% 5-year ROI
3.6y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Environmental Science at University of Galway has a 5-year ROI of 66.9%, with graduates earning around €43,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (GY308) was 440 (2025).

Environmental Science graduates from University of Galway report a graduate employment rate of around 72%, good career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Environmental Science graduates include EPA, Environmental consultancies.

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 graduates from University of Galway start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 18% less than the national average.

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