Based on a total estimated cost of €12,000 over 4 years, Nursing at University of Galway has a 5-year ROI of 1195.6%, with graduates earning around €47,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (GY515) was 441 (2025).
Nursing graduates from University of Galway report a graduate employment rate of around 96%, good career progression, very high demand for these skills in Ireland.
Typical roles after graduating
- Staff Nurse
- Theatre Nurse
- Emergency Nurse
- Paediatric Nurse
Common employers for Nursing graduates include HSE, University Hospital Galway, Portiuncula Hospital, Community Health, Private Care.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Nursing graduates from University of Galway start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 11% less than the national average.
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