Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Music Education at Trinity College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 96.6%, with graduates earning around €48,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (TR009) was 656 (2025).
Music Education graduates from Trinity College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 91%, good career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Primary Teacher
Common employers for Music Education graduates include Department of Education (schools).
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Music Education graduates from Trinity College Dublin start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 9% less than the national average.
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