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Psychology

Trinity College Dublin · 4-year course
€29,500 Starting salary
60.1% 5-year ROI
3.7y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Psychology at Trinity College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 60.1%, with graduates earning around €40,500 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (TR006) was 577 (2025).

Psychology graduates from Trinity College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 68%, moderate career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Psychology graduates include HSE, Research institutes.

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. Psychology graduates from Trinity College Dublin start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 23% less than the national average.

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