€28,000 Starting salary

946.9% 5-year ROI

0.6y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €12,000 over 4 years, Psychology at Maynooth University has a 5-year ROI of 946.9%, with graduates earning around €39,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (MH106) was 509 (2025).

Psychology graduates from Maynooth University report a graduate employment rate of around 75%, good career progression, moderate demand for these skills in Ireland.

Typical roles after graduating

Assistant Psychologist
Research Assistant
Support Worker
HR Assistant

Common employers for Psychology graduates include HSE, Pieta House, Jigsaw, Tusla, Universities.

One of the best investments in Irish education. Fast payback and excellent returns.

By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Psychology graduates from Maynooth University start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 26% less than the national average.

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