Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, General Nursing at Atlantic Technological University has a 5-year ROI of 82.9%, with graduates earning around €46,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (AU380) was 340 (2025).
General Nursing graduates from Atlantic Technological University report a graduate employment rate of around 92%, good career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Staff Nurse
Common employers for General Nursing graduates include HSE, Private hospitals.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. General Nursing graduates from Atlantic Technological University start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 13% less than the national average.
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