Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Social Work at University College Cork has a 5-year ROI of 108.9%, with graduates earning around €50,500 after 5 years in the workforce.
Social Work graduates from University College Cork report a graduate employment rate of around 84%, good career progression, high demand for these skills in Ireland.
Typical roles after graduating
- Social Worker
- Child Protection Worker
- Medical Social Worker
- Community Worker
Common employers for Social Work graduates include HSE, Tusla, Cork City Council, NGOs and Voluntary Organisations, Family Support Services.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Social Work graduates from University College Cork start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 4% less than the national average.
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