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Optometry

TU Dublin · 4-year course
€38,000 Starting salary
105.8% 5-year ROI
2.9y Payback period

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

Common employers for Optometry graduates include Opticians, Hospitals.

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. 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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