2025 Graduate Outcome Survey Release

Average Salaries All Faculties

Salary outcomes from the Graduate Outcomes Survey provide clear insights into the economic value of higher education at UL. For the Class of 2024, the average graduate salary stood at €41,347, with over four in five graduates earning above €30,000. Field of study, the nature of the role, employment sector, and geographical location all play a part in shaping graduate salaries. Sectors such as technology and pharmaceuticals continue to command higher starting pay, particularly in urban centres and high-cost regions, where salaries reflect both specialist skills and living costs. For students, this data supports informed choices about courses and career planning. For employers and policymakers, it provides a sharper understanding of salary dynamics across the graduate labour market. €54,512 €37,205 €45,767 Postgraduate Research Undergraduate Honours Degrees Taught Masters €47,944 €51,514 Postgraduate Certificates & Diplomas Other Undergraduate Programmes

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