Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Nursing at Trinity College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 90.7%, with graduates earning around €47,500 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (TR091) was 423 (2025).
Nursing graduates from Trinity College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 92%, very good career progression, very high demand for these skills in Ireland.
Typical roles after graduating
- Staff Nurse
- CNS
- ANP
- Nurse Educator
Common employers for Nursing graduates include HSE, St. James's Hospital, Tallaght University Hospital, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Private Hospitals.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Nursing graduates from Trinity College Dublin start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 10% less than the national average.
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