Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Speech & Language Therapy at University College Cork has a 5-year ROI of 134.5%, with graduates earning around €57,500 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (CK705) was 552 (2025).
Speech & Language Therapy graduates from University College Cork 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
- Community SLT
- Hospital-based SLT
- Senior SLT
Common employers for Speech & Language Therapy graduates include HSE, Enable Ireland, Cork University Hospital, Brothers of Charity Services Cork, Private Clinics.
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 College Cork start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 9% more than the national average.
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