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Trinity College Dublin · 4-year course
€25,500 Starting salary
36.1% 5-year ROI
4.3y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Music at Trinity College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 36.1%, with graduates earning around €34,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (TR002) was 472 (2025).

Music graduates from Trinity College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 63%, moderate career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Music graduates include RTE, Arts organisations.

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. Music graduates from Trinity College Dublin start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 35% less than the national average.

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