Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Health and Society at Dublin City University has a 5-year ROI of 55.5%, with graduates earning around €39,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DC209) was 452 (2025).
Health and Society graduates from Dublin City University report a graduate employment rate of around 93%, moderate career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Health Policy Officer
Common employers for Health and Society graduates include HSE, NGOs, Civil Service.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Health and Society graduates from Dublin City University start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 26% less than the national average.
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