Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Finance at University College Cork has a 5-year ROI of 73.8%, with graduates earning around €46,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (CK204) was 578 (2025).
Finance graduates from University College Cork report a graduate employment rate of around 82%, excellent career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Trainee Accountant
Common employers for Finance graduates include Big 4 firms, Multinationals.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Finance graduates from University College Cork start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 13% less than the national average.
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