Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Intellectual Disability Nursing at Dublin City University has a 5-year ROI of 78.4%, with graduates earning around €45,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DC217) was 308 (2025).
Intellectual Disability Nursing graduates from Dublin City University report a graduate employment rate of around 92%, good career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Intellectual Disability Nurse
Common employers for Intellectual Disability Nursing graduates include HSE, Disability services.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Intellectual Disability Nursing graduates from Dublin City University start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 14% less than the national average.
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