Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Sustainability at University College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 66.9%, with graduates earning around €43,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DN240) was 531 (2025).
Sustainability graduates from University College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 80%, good career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Environmental Officer
Common employers for Sustainability graduates include EPA, Environmental consultancies.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Sustainability graduates from University College Dublin start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 18% less than the national average.
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