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Human Nutrition

Atlantic Technological University · 4-year course
€30,000 Starting salary
62.3% 5-year ROI
3.6y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Human Nutrition at Atlantic Technological University has a 5-year ROI of 62.3%, with graduates earning around €41,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (AU972) was 349 (2025).

Human Nutrition graduates from Atlantic Technological University report a graduate employment rate of around 93%, good career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Human Nutrition graduates include HSE, Food companies, Private clinics.

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. Human Nutrition graduates from Atlantic Technological University start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 22% less than the national average.

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