Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Radiography at University College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 133.0%, with graduates earning around €57,882 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DN410) was 554 (2025).
Radiography graduates from University College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 93%, very good career progression, very high demand for these skills in Ireland.
Typical roles after graduating
- Diagnostic Radiographer
- CT/MRI Radiographer
- Interventional Radiographer
- Chief Radiographer
Common employers for Radiography graduates include HSE, Beacon Hospital, Mater Hospital, St. Vincent's, Private Imaging Centers.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Radiography graduates from University College Dublin start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 10% more than the national average.
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