Based on a total estimated cost of €12,000 over 4 years, Speech & Language Therapy at University of Galway has a 5-year ROI of 1384.4%, with graduates earning around €53,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (GY503) was 533 (2025).
Speech & Language Therapy graduates from University of Galway report a graduate employment rate of around 93%, good career progression, very high demand for these skills in Ireland.
Typical roles after graduating
- Speech & Language Therapist
- Early Intervention SLT
- School-based SLT
- Clinical SLT
Common employers for Speech & Language Therapy graduates include HSE, Enable Ireland, Brothers of Charity, University Hospital Galway, Private Practice.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Speech & Language Therapy graduates from University of Galway start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 1% more than the national average.
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