Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Nursing at University College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 89.6%, with graduates earning around €46,984 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DN450) was 408 (2025).
Nursing graduates from University 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
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Nurse Manager
- Public Health Nurse
Common employers for Nursing graduates include HSE, Mater Hospital, St. Vincent's, Beaumont Hospital, Private Nursing Homes.
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 College Dublin start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 11% less than the national average.
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