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Food Business

Munster Technological University · 4-year course
€31,500 Starting salary
76.1% 5-year ROI
3.5y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Food Business at Munster Technological University has a 5-year ROI of 76.1%, with graduates earning around €45,500 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (MT929) was 389 (2025).

Food Business graduates from Munster Technological University report a graduate employment rate of around 82%, good career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Food Business graduates include Kerry Group, Glanbia.

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. Food Business graduates from Munster Technological University start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 13% less than the national average.

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