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Health and Society

Dublin City University · 4-year course
€29,000 Starting salary
55.5% 5-year ROI
3.8y Payback period

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

Common employers for Health and Society graduates include HSE, NGOs, Civil Service.

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. 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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