Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Optometry at TU Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 105.8%, with graduates earning around €52,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (TU871) was 564 (2025).
Optometry graduates from TU Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 93%, good career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Optometrist
Common employers for Optometry graduates include Opticians, Hospitals.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Optometry graduates from TU Dublin start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 1% less than the national average.
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