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Nursing

Royal College of Surgeons Ireland · 4-year course
€35,919 Starting salary
1084.9% 5-year ROI
0.5y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €13,200 over 4 years, Nursing at Royal College of Surgeons Ireland has a 5-year ROI of 1084.9%, with graduates earning around €47,500 after 5 years in the workforce.

Nursing graduates from Royal College of Surgeons Ireland report a graduate employment rate of around 99%, excellent career progression, very high demand for these skills in Ireland.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Nursing graduates include HSE, RCSI Hospitals Group, Beaumont Hospital, Connolly Hospital, Private Hospitals.

One of the best investments in Irish education. Fast payback and excellent returns.

By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Nursing graduates from Royal College of Surgeons Ireland start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 10% less than the national average.

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