Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Occupational Therapy at University of Galway has a 5-year ROI of 92.1%, with graduates earning around €46,500 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (GY502) was 544 (2025).
Occupational Therapy graduates from University of Galway report a graduate employment rate of around 93%, good career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Occupational Therapist
Common employers for Occupational Therapy graduates include HSE, Private clinics, Disability services.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Occupational Therapy graduates from University of Galway start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 12% less than the national average.
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