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Midwifery

University College Dublin · 4-year course
€34,000 Starting salary
82.9% 5-year ROI
3.2y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Midwifery at University College Dublin 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 (DN452) was 519 (2025).

Midwifery graduates from University College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 92%, good career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Midwifery graduates include HSE Maternity Units.

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. Midwifery graduates from University College Dublin start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 13% less than the national average.

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