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Occupational Therapy

University of Galway · 4-year course
€37,500 Starting salary
92.1% 5-year ROI
2.9y Payback period

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

Common employers for Occupational Therapy graduates include HSE, Private clinics, Disability services.

Slower to recover investment, but still provides positive returns over time.

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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