2026 Graduate Outcome Survey Release.pdf

2026 Graduate Outcomes Survey Class of 2025

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Foreword

The Cooperative Education and Careers Division is delighted to present the findings of the survey of the UL Class of 2025.

I am delighted to present the findings of the 2026 Graduate Outcomes Survey. The report reflects the voices of 2,905 graduates of the Class of 2025 across all award categories. It is the largest survey of UL graduates to date. The Class of 2025 entered a softening labour market, characterised by employer caution around graduate recruitment. The findings tell a very encouraging story of our graduates’ resilience and UL’s enduring strength in employability. An impressive 94% of this cohort progressed directly into employment or further study. In terms of location, the highest concentrations of graduates nationally are in the Mid-West, East and South-West regions. Globally, the most popular destinations are Europe, North America, and Great Britain. The report’s comprehensive findings can be examined and cross-referenced by a range of indicators, including employment status, location, salary, sector of employment, gender, programme of study and faculty. Within UL, the findings are widely used to support programme planning, accreditation, rankings, quality reviews, marketing, and strategic reporting. I would like to extend my thanks to Gavin Connell and Mark Robert for their work on this extensive survey. I hope you find the report and its findings both interesting and valuable.

Patrice Twomey Director, Cooperative Education & Careers Division

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Contents

Foreword..................................................................................................................3

Executive Summary.................................................................................................5

Results by Award Levels.........................................................................................7

Overall Data.......................................................................................11

Postgraduate Research....................................................................19

Taught Masters................................................................................27

Undergraduate Honours Degree....................................................35

Other Undergraduate Programmes...............................................43

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences....................................................................51

Education & Health Sciences...............................................................................59

Kemmy Business School......................................................................................67

Science & Engineering.........................................................................................75

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Executive Summary

A total of 4,732 graduates were surveyed, achieving a response rate of 61% and representing the voices of 2,905 respondents. The overall graduate employment or further study rate was 94%, with 81% of graduates going directly into employment and 13% going on to further study or training. This is consistent with the patterns over the past three years. Nationally, as highlighted in UL's 2026 Early Careers Employer Survey, employer caution in graduate recruitment is increasingly evident. The stability of the UL graduate employment rate is therefore encouraging and suggests that UL graduates are agile in navigating a more competitive recruitment environment. Of the 81% of graduates who went directly into employment, 71% are working in Ireland and 10% are working internationally. This is against a backdrop of increased employer caution as highlighted in UL’s Early Careers Employer Survey.

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The breakdown by qualification level for graduates in employment or further study is 91% for Postgraduate Research degrees, 91% for Taught Masters degrees, and 96% for Undergraduate Honours degrees. The average graduate salary is €42,809, representing an increase of €1,462 on last year. Overall, 81% of graduates earn in excess of €30,000. The results suggest that a salary premium is associated with the award level. Highlighting this, the average salary of a Postgraduate Research graduate is €57,222; the average for graduates in Taught Masters programmes is €48,781; and the figure for Undergraduate Honours Degrees graduates is €38,209. IIn terms of sectoral spread, our graduates are employed in Human Health & Social Work (19%); Industry (16%); Education (13%); Financial, Insurance and Real Estate (13%); and Professional, Scientific & Technical (10%). Of note is the growth of the Human Health & Social Work sector over the past three years. Almost two-thirds (64%) are employed along the Western Corridor (West, Mid-West and South West), with 27% of graduates working in the East. Globally, 35% of graduates are working in Europe (down 3% on last year); 25% in North America; and 16% in Great Britain.

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Results by Award Levels All Faculties, All Award Levels

96%

Education & Health Sciences Graduates are in employment or in further study

96%

Business Graduates are in employment or in further study

Five Year Trending Data

93%

Years

2024 70% 11%

2021 73%

2025 71% 10%

2022 2023

Science & Engineering Graduates are in employment or in further study

72% 12%

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas Further Study/Training Not Available

76% 11%

10%

13% 1%

14%

9%

11%

14% 1%

92%

1%

1%

2%

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Graduates are in employment or in further study

3%

Seeking Employment

2%

4%

4%

5%

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Results by Award Levels All Faculties Graduate outcomes remain strong across all award levels, although the pathways taken by graduates differ by qualification. Undergraduate Honours graduates recorded particularly strong overall progression, with 96% progressing to employment or further study, while direct employment rates were highest among Postgraduate Research graduates (88%) and Taught Masters graduates (87%), compared with 79% of Undergraduate Honours graduates. Further study remains an important progression route for Undergraduate Honours graduates, accounting for the difference between their direct employment rate and their overall positive outcome. For postgraduate graduates, the transition is more heavily concentrated in direct employment. Clear differences are also evident in graduate salaries. Average salaries were €38,209 for Undergraduate Honours graduates, €48,781 for Taught Masters graduates and €57,222 for Postgraduate Research graduates. The findings demonstrate clear differences in average salary by award level, although salary outcomes are also influenced by field of study, occupation, sector and location. Taken together, the findings show that graduate success is reflected in different ways across award levels: Undergraduate Honours graduates demonstrate particularly high overall progression into employment or further study, while postgraduate graduates have higher rates of direct employment and higher average salaries. Postgraduate Research, All Faculties 184 graduates were surveyed, with 126 responding, resulting in a 68% response rate.

Currently employed in Ireland – 63% of graduates. Currently employed overseas - 25% of graduates. Further study or research - 3% of graduates. Seeking employment - 6% of graduates. Not Available for Work - 3% of graduates.

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Results by Award Levels All Faculties

Taught Masters Degree, All Faculties A total of 1640 graduates were surveyed, with 909 responding, resulting in a 55% response rate.

Currently employed in Ireland – 74% of graduates. Currently employed overseas - 13% of graduates. Further study or research - 4% of graduates.

Seeking employment - 8% of graduates. Not available for work - 1% of graduates.

Undergraduate Honours Degree, All Faculties

A total of 2752 graduates were surveyed, with 1777 responding, resulting in a 65% response rate.

Currently employed in Ireland – 70% of graduates. Currently employed overseas - 9% of graduates. Further study or research - 17% of graduates.

Seeking employment - 3% of graduates. Not available for work - 1% of graduates.

Postgraduate Certificates & Diplomas, All Faculties A total of 63 graduates were surveyed, with 32 responding, resulting in a 51% response rate.

Currently employed in Ireland – 78% of graduates. Currently employed overseas - 3% of graduates. Further study or research - 13% of graduates. Seeking employment - 6% of graduates. Not available for work - N/A

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Results by Award Levels All Faculties Other Undergraduate Programmes All Faculties A total of 93 graduates were surveyed, with 61 respondents. Resulting in a 66% response rate.

Currently employed in Ireland – 50% of graduates. Currently employed overseas - 2% of graduates. Further study or research - 40% of graduates.

Not Available for Work - 5% of graduates. Seeking Employment - 3% of graduates.

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Overall Data Graduate Employability

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Award Levels The data below represents the current status of the graduates of 2025 for each of the award levels. This includes Postgraduate Research, Taught Masters, Postgraduate Certificates & Diplomas, Undergraduate Honours Degrees and Other Undergraduate programmes.

Postgraduate Research

Postgraduate Certificates & Diplomas

Taught Masters

Other Undergraduate Programmes

Undergraduate Honours Degrees

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas

In Further Study or Training Not Available for Employment Seeking Employment

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Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding

Faculty Level The data below represents the current status of the graduates of 2025 for all award levels, at Faculty level. This includes Postgraduate Research, Taught Masters, Postgraduate Certificates & Diplomas, Undergraduate Honours Degrees and Other Undergraduate programmes.

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas

In Further Study or Training Not Available for Employment Seeking Employment

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Education & Health Sciences

Science & Engineering

Kemmy Business School

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Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding

Faculty All Award Levels - Gender

Female

Male

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas

In Further Study or Training Not Available for Employment Seeking Employment

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Average Salaries All Faculties

The average salary reported by UL graduates increased to €42,809 for the Class of 2025, compared with €41,347 for the Class of 2024 and €41,149 for the Class of 2023. This represents an increase of €1,462 in the latest year and €1,660 across the three graduating classes. Salary growth is also evident across the three principal award levels. Since the Class of 2023, the average salary for Undergraduate Honours graduates has increased from €35,486 to €38,209, while the average for Taught Masters graduates has increased from €45,304 to €48,781. Postgraduate Research graduates recorded the highest average salary at €57,222, compared with €54,540 for the Class of 2023. The findings continue to demonstrate clear differences in average salary by award level, while also showing salary growth across Undergraduate Honours, Taught Masters and Postgraduate Research graduates over the three-year period. This trend is consistent with evidence from UL's 2026 Early Careers Employer Survey, where 42% of employers reported increasing graduate salaries, providing additional evidence of upward salary movement within the graduate recruitment market. Salary figures are based on respondents who provided valid salary information. Average salaries for smaller award groups should be interpreted with caution, as results may be more sensitive to individual responses €57,222 €38,209 €48,781 Postgraduate Research Taught Masters €65,384 €41,842 Undergraduate Honours Degrees

Postgraduate Certs Diplomas &

Other Undergraduate

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Award Levels

19% All Faculties Sectors of Employment 16% 13%

13%

10%

Financial, Insurance & Real Estate 4%

Education

Professional, Scientific & Technical

Industry

Human Health & Social Work 7%

2%

3%

5%

Wholesale & Retail

Accommodation & Food Services

Information & Communication

Other

Construction

2%

2%

1%

Administrative & Support Service

Transportation & Storage

Public Administration & Defence

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Region of Employment UL graduates continue to make a significant regional contribution The Western Corridor remains the principal employment destination for UL graduates working in Ireland, accounting for 64% of Ireland-based employment among the Class of 2025. The Mid-West alone accounts for 42%, with a further 13% employed in the West and 9% in the South-West. This represents a remarkably consistent pattern. Across each of the last three graduating classes, 63–64% of UL graduates employed in Ireland have secured employment

Northern Ireland

0%

2%

Border Region

West

9%

2%

27%

Midlands

East

42% Mid-West

South-East

5%

along the Western Corridor, demonstrating UL's sustained contribution to the graduate talent base of the Mid-West and wider western region.

South-West 13%

The East remains the other major destination, accounting for 27% of UL graduate employment in Ireland for the Class of 2025.

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Region of Employment

Great Britain

16%

25%

12%

35%

North America

Asia & Pacific

EU

5%

5%

Middle East

2%

Africa

South & Latin America

International employment remains an important graduate pathway

International employment continues to be an important destination for UL graduates, with 10% of the Class of 2025 employed overseas. This compares with 11% for the Class of 2024 and 12% for the Class of 2023, indicating a gradual reduction in the proportion of graduates entering employment outside Ireland. Among UL graduates employed internationally, Europe remains the leading destination at 35%, followed by North America at 25% and Great Britain at 16%. Europe has remained the largest international destination across the three graduating classes, while Great Britain has remained particularly stable at 16%. The proportion of internationally employed UL graduates working in North America has reduced from 29% for the Class of 2023 to 25% for the Class of 2025. Overall, the findings continue to demonstrate the international reach of UL graduates, alongside the strong concentration of graduate employment within Ireland.

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Postgraduate Research Employability Trends

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Postgraduate Research All Faculties Current Situation

88%

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Available for Employment

Education & Health Sciences Graduates are in employment or in further study

100%

Business Graduates are in employment or in further study

Five Year Trending Data

92%

Years Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas Further Study/Training Seeking Employment

2024 65%

2021 69%

2022

2023 68% 26%

2025 63% 25% 3%

Science & Engineering Graduates are in employment or in further study

64% 27%

24%

24%

86%

1%

2%

1%

4% 4%

1%

5%

4%

6%

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Graduates are in employment or in further study

Not Available

4%

5%

N/A

2%

3%

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Postgraduate Research All Faculties

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Available for Employment

The data below represents the current status of the graduates of 2025 for Postgraduate Research, all Faculties. Postgraduate Research - PhD and Research Masters

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Education & Health Sciences

Kemmy Business School

Science & Engineering

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Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding

Postgraduate Research All Faculties - Gender

2%

6%

4%

5%

4%

3%

23%

Female

Male

27%

61%

65%

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Available for Employment

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Average Salaries

The average starting salary for graduates from the University of Limerick's Postgraduate Research programmes is €57,222. This figure is derived from the Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) salary responses. Factors such as the graduate's field of study, job type, employment sector, and work location play a significant role in determining the salary levels of UL alumni.

€57,222 Postgraduate Research €48,781 €38,209

Undergraduate Honours Degree

Taught Masters

€41,842 €65,384

Other Undergraduate Programmes

Postgraduate Certificates & Diplomas

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Award Levels Postgraduate Research - All Faculties Sector of Employment

46% 19% 13% 13% 2%

Professional, Scientific & Technical

Financial, Insurance and Real Estate

Education

Industry

Human Health & Social Work

3% 1% 1% 1%

1%

Public Administration & Defence

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

Other

Information & Communication

Construction

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Region of Employment

Northern Ireland

0% Border Region

1%

West 3%

26%

0%

Midlands

East

Mid-West 64%

South-East

1%

5%

South-West

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Region of Employment Postgraduate Research

Great Britain

16%

10%

North America

10%

26%

EU

Asia & Pacific

6%

Middle East

26%

6%

Africa

South & Latin America

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Taught Masters Employability Trends

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Taught Masters All Faculties

1%

8%

4%

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Available for Employment

96%

13%

Education & Health Sciences Graduates are in employment or in further study

91%

Business Graduates are in employment or in further study

74%

Five Year Trending Data

90%

Years

2025 74% 13%

2021 80% 11%

2022

2024 72% 13%

2023 72% 16%

Science & Engineering Graduates are in employment or in further study

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas Further Study/Training Seeking Employment

78% 14%

4%

4%

3%

2%

4% 8%

87%

8% 1%

2%

8%

5%

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Graduates are in employment or in further study

Not Available

1%

3%

2%

2%

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Taught Masters All Faculties

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas

In Further Study or Training Not Available for Employment Seeking Employment

The data below represents the current status of the graduates of 2025 for Taught Masters, all Faculties.

Education & Health Sciences

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

4%

10%

11%

Kemmy Business School

Science & Engineering

75%

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Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding

Taught Masters All Faculties

1%

1%

9%

7%

4%

5%

14%

11%

Female

Male

74%

74%

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Available for Employment

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Average Salaries

The average starting salary for graduates from the University of Limerick's Taught Master’s programmes is €48,781. This figure is derived from the Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) salary responses. Factors such as the graduate's field of study, job type, employment sector, and work location play a significant role in determining the salary levels of UL alumni.

€48,781 Taught Masters

€57,222 €38,209

Undergraduate Honours Degree

Postgraduate Research

€41,842 €65,384

Other Undergraduate Programmes

Postgraduate Certificates & Diplomas

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Award Levels Taught Masters-All Faculties Sector of Employment

15%

11%

9%

22%

13%

Professional , Scientific & Technical

Information & Communication

Education

Industry

Human Health & Social Work

8%

5%

5%

4%

3%

Wholesale & Retail

Other

Financial, Insurance & Real Estate

Public Administration & Defence

Construction

2%

0%

2%

2%

Administrative & Support Service

Accommodation & Food Services

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

Transportation & Storage

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Region of Employment Taught Masters

Northern Ireland

1%

2% Border Region

West 8%

Midlands 3%

28%

East

Mid-West 40%

South-East

4%

South-West

15%

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Region of Employment Taught Masters

Great Britain

8%

22%

North America

36%

23%

EU

Asia & Pacific

2%

Middle East

6%

3%

Africa

South & Latin America

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Undergraduate Honours Degree Employability Trends 35

Undergraduate Honours All FACULTIES

3%1%

17%

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Available for Employment

Education & Health Sciences Graduates are in employment or in further study 97%

9%

98%

70%

Business Graduates are in employment or in further study

Five Year Trending Data

95%

Years

2024 69% 10%

2021 67% 9%

2022

2025 70% 9%

2023 71% 11%

Science & Engineering Graduates are in employment or in further study

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas Further Study/Training Seeking Employment

72% 9%

21%

15%

15%

17% 3% 1%

17% 2%

94%

1%

2%

2%

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Graduates are in employment or in further study

2%

Not Available

1%

1%

1%

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Undergraduate Honours All Faculties The data below represents the current status of the graduates of 2025 for Undergraduate Honours Degree, all faculties.

2%

13%

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

15%

Education & Health Sciences

69%

5%

14%

7%

Kemmy Business School

Science & Engineering

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Avaialble for Employment

74%

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Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding

Undergraduate Honours All Faculties

Male

Female

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Available for Employment

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Average Salaries The average starting salary for graduates from the University of Limerick's Undergraduate Honours Degree programme is €38,209. This figure is derived from the Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) salary responses. Factors such as the graduate's field of study, job type, employment sector, and work location play a significant role in determining the salary levels of UL alumni.

€38,209

Undergraduate Honours Degree

€48,781 €57,222

Taught Masters

Postgraduate Research

€41,842 €65,384

Other Undergraduate Programmes

Postgraduate Certificates & Diplomas

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Award Levels Undergraduate Honours Degrees - All Faculties Sector of Employment

17%

10%

18%

18%

10%

Human Health & Social Work

Financial, Insurance & Real Estate

Professional, Scientific & Technical

Education

Industry

6%

6%

4%

3%

3%

Wholesale & Retail

Accommodation & Food Services

Other

Construction

Information & Communication

1%

2% 1%

1%

Administrative & Support Service

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

Transportation & Storage

Public Administration & Defence

40

Region of Employment Undergraduate Honours Degree

Northern Ireland

0%

2%

Border Region

West 10%

2%

25%

East

Midlands

Mid-West 42%

South-East

6%

South-West

13%

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Region of Employment

Great Britain

23%

30%

North America

36%

4%

EU

Asia & Pacific

6%

Middle East

0%

0%

Africa

South & Latin America

42

Other Undergraduate Programmes

Employability Trends

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Other Undergraduate Programmes All FACULTIES

5%

3%

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Available for Employment

93%

Education & Health Sciences Graduates are in employment or in further study

50%

40%

100%

Business Graduates are in employment or in further study

2%

92%

Five Year Trending Data

Years

2023

2025

2021

2022

2024 71% 4% 26% 0%

Science & Engineering Graduates are in employment or in further study

70%

50%

90%

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas Further Study/Training Seeking Employment

90%

2%

2%

N/A

2%

40%

86%

2%

3%

15%

3%

2%

2%

1%

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Graduates are in employment or in further study

Not Available

6%

11%

0%

5%

5%

44

Other Undergraduate Degrees

All Faculties The data below represents the current status of the graduates of 2025 for Other Undergraduate Programmes, all faculties.

Employed in Ireland

Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Not Available for Employment Seeking Employment

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Education & Health Sciences

Kemmy Business School

Science & Engineering

45

Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding

Other Undergraduate All Faculties

Female

Male

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Avaialble for Employment

46

Average Salaries The average starting salary for graduates from the University of Limerick's Other Undergraduate programmes is €41,842. This figure is derived from the Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) salary responses. Factors such as the graduate's field of study, job type, employment sector, and work location play a significant role in determining the salary levels of UL alumni.

€41,842 Other Undergraduate Programmes

€48,781 €57,222

Taught Masters

Postgraduate Research

€38,209 Undergraduate Honours Degree

€65,384 Postgraduate Certificates & Diplomas

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Award Levels Other Undergraduate Programmes - All Faculties Sector of Employment

11%

7%

33%

19%

15%

Human Health & Social Work

Public Administration & Defence

Professional, Scientific & Technical

Industry

Education

7%

7%

Transportation & Storage

Other

48

Region of Employment Other Undergraduate Programmes

Northern Ireland

0%

0%

Border Region

West

7%

3%

34%

Midlands

East

48%

South-East

Mid-West

3%

South-West

3%

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Region of Employment

A regional breakdown of graduates working overseas is not presented because the number of graduates in this group was too small to provide meaningful insights.

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Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Employability Trends

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Results by Award Levels ARTS, HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

6% 2%

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Available for Employment

96%

19%

Education & Health Sciences Graduates are in employment or in further study

96%

63%

10%

Business Graduates are in employment or in further study

Five Year Trending Data

93%

Years

2025

2023

2024 58% 11%

2021

2022

Science & Engineering Graduates are in employment or in further study

63%

60%

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas Further Study/Training Seeking Employment

48%

60%

10%

12%

11%

13%

92%

24%

29%

21%

5% 24%

19%

3%

4%

9%

6%

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Graduates are in employment or in further study

Not Available

3%

2%

2%

2%

2%

52

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Award Level Employment

5%

21%

Postgraduate Certificates & Diplomas

Postgraduate Research

74%

Taught Masters

14%

Other Undergraduate Programmes

14%

Undergraduate Honours Degrees

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas

In Further Study or Training Not Available for Employment Seeking Employment

72%

53

Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Female

Male

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Available for Employment

54

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Average Salary Data

The average starting salary for graduates for Arts, Humanities& Social Sciences is €36,184. This figure is derived from the Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) salary responses. Factors such as the graduate's field of study, job type, employment sector, and work location play a significant role in determining the salary levels of UL alumni.

€36,184

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

€28,991 €27,500 €72,857

Undergraduate Honours Degree

Postgraduate Certificates & Diplomas

Other Undergraduate

€44,024 €24,999

Taught Masters

Postgraduate Research

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Arts Humanities & Social Sciences Employment Sectors

11%

7%

17%

11%

23%

Information & Communication

Education

Financial, Insurance & Real Estate

Social Work Human Health &

Other

4%

6%

3%

6%

6%

Accommodation & Food Services

Wholesale & Retail

Public Administration & Defence

Industry

Professional, Scientific & Technical

1%

2%

1%

1%

Administrative & Support Service

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

Transportation & Storage

Construction

56

Region of Employment Arts,Humanities&SocialSciences

Northern Ireland

0%

2%

Border Region

West

7%

4%

25%

Midlands

East

43%

South-East

Mid-West

6%

13%

South-West

57

Region of Employment Arts,Humanities&SocialSciences

Great Britain

15%

15%

North America

44%

6%

EU

Asia & Pacific

3%

Middle East

16%

0%

Africa

South & Latin America

58

Education & Health Sciences Employability Trends

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Results by Award Levels EDUCATION & HEALTH SCIENCES - All Award Levels

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Available for Employment

98%

Education & Health Science6 Graduates are in employment or in further study

95%

Business Graduates are in employment or in further study

Five Year Trending Data

95%

Years

2024 65% 11%

2021

2022 2023 75% 75%

2025

Science & Engineering Graduates are in employment or in further study

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas Further Study/Training Seeking Employment

77%

72%

11%

11%

13%

14%

9%

3%

9%

12% 1%

11% 2%

93%

2%

1% 10%

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Graduates are in employment or in further study

Not Available

1%

2%

1%

1%

1%

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Education & Health Sciences Award Level Employment

6%

6%

18%

Postgraduate Certificates & Diplomas

Postgraduate Research

70%

Taught Masters

6%

Other Undergraduate Programmes

Undergraduate Honours Degrees

47%

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Available for Employment

47%

61

Education & Health Sciences Gender

Female

Male

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Available for Employment

62

Education & Health Sciences Average Salary Data The average starting salary for graduates from Education & Health Sciences is €45,230. This figure is derived from the Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) salary responses. Factors such as the graduate's field of study, job type, employment sector, and work location play a significant role in determining the salary levels of UL alumni. €45,230 Education & Health Sciences €40,837 €44,090 €75,000

Undergraduate Honours Degree

Postgraduate Certificates & Diplomas

Other Undergraduate

€50,043 €56,944

Taught Masters

Postgraduate Research

63

Education & Health Sciences Employment Sectors

5% 3%

3%

54% 29%

Professional, Scientific & Technical

Education

Industry

Human Health & Social Work

Other

1%

1%

1% 1%

1%

Wholesale & Retail

Accommodation & Food Services

Information & Communication

Public Administration & Defence

Financial, Insurance & Real Estate

1%

1%

Administrative & Support Service

Construction

64

Region of Employment Education & Health Sciences

Northern Ireland

1%

4%

Border Region

West

11%

3%

28%

Midlands

East

35%

South-East

Mid-West

5%

South-West

14%

65

Region of Employment Education & Health Sciences

Great Britain

15%

44%

North America

6%

28%

EU

Asia & Pacific

4%

2%

Middle East

1%

Africa

South & Latin America

66

Kemmy Business School Employability Trends

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Results by Award Levels KEMMY BUSINESS SCHOOL

98%

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Available for Employment

Education & Health Sciences Graduates are in employment or in further study

95%

Business Graduates are in employment or in further study

Five Year Trending Data

95%

Years Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas Further Study/Training Seeking Employment Not Available

2022 2021 79% 81%

2023

2025 77% 8%

2024 75%

Science & Engineering Graduates are in employment or in further study

76%

7%

10%

12%

9%

12%

7%

11%

6%

11% 3% 0%

93%

N/A

2%

4%

4%

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Graduates are in employment or in further study

1% 1%

1%

1%

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Kemmy Business School Award Level Employment

Taught Masters

Postgraduate Research

Postgraduate Certs and Diplomas

Other Undergraduate Programmes

Undergraduate Honours Degrees

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Available for Employment

69

Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding

Kemmy Business School Gender

3%1%

4%

8%

14%

8%

8%

Female

Male

74%

80%

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Available for Employment

70

Kemmy Business School

Average Salary Data

The average starting salary for graduates from Kemmy Business School is €40,459. This figure is derived from the Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) salary responses. Factors such as the graduate's field of study, job type, employment sector, and work location play a significant role in determining the salary levels of UL alumni.

€40,459 Kemmy Business School €37,989 €50,000 €50,000

Undergraduate Honours Degree

Postgraduate Certificates & Diplomas

Other Undergraduate

€45,074 €75,000

Taught Masters

Postgraduate Research

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Kemmy Business School Employment Sectors

7%

5%

36%

18%

9%

Information & Communication

Human Health & Social Work

Professional, Scientific & Technical

Financial, Insurance & Real Estate

Industry

3%

4%

3%

4%

5%

Transportation & Storage

Accommodation & Food Services

Wholesale & Retail

Construction

Education

2%

2%

2%

2%

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

Other

Public Administration & Defence

Administrative & Support Service

72

Region of Employment Kemmy Business School

Northern Ireland

0%

1%

Border

West

8%

1%

30%

Midlands

East

45%

South-East

Mid-West

5%

South-West

10%

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Region of Employment

Kemmy Business School

Great Britain

11%

17%

North America

15%

46%

Asia & Pacific

EU

4%

Middle East

4%

4%

Africa

South & Latin America

74

Science & Engineering Employability Trends

75

Results by Award Levels SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Available for Employment

98%

Education & Health Sciences Graduates are in employment or in further study

95%

Business Graduates are in employment or in further study

Five Year Trending Data

95%

Years Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas Further Study/Training Seeking Employment

2021

2022

2024 74% 9%

2025

2023

Science & Engineering Graduates are in employment or in further study

81%

76%

73%

77%

8%

10%

9%

8% 11% 7%

6%

9%

13%

11% 4%

93%

3%

4%

2%

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Graduates are in employment or in further study

1%

1%

1%

1%

0%

Not Available

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Science & Engineering Award Level Employment

Taught Masters

Postgraduate Research

5%

14%

Undergraduate Honours Degrees

Other Undergraduate Programmes

7%

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Available for Employment

74%

77

Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding

Science & Engineering

Female

Male

Employed in Ireland Employed Overseas In Further Study or Training Seeking Employment Not Available for Employment

78

Science & Engineering Average Salary Data

The average starting salary for UL Science & Engineering graduates is €45,934. The figure represents the current average based on those who completed the GOS and responded to the salary question. Some key factors continue to influence salary levels of UL graduates. They include discipline, type of job, employment sector, and location of employment.

€45,934 Science & Engineering €40,758 €50,000 €65,000

Undergraduate Honours Degree

Postgraduate Certificates & Diplomas

Other Undergraduate

€54,763 €61,590

Taught Masters

Postgraduate Research

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Science & Engineering Employment Sectors

30% 19%

12%

11%

11%

Information & Communication

Education

Industry

Construction

Professional, Scientific & Technical

3%

5%

3%

1%

3%

Public Administration & Defence

Wholesale & Retail

Human Health & Social Work

Financial, Insurance & Real Estate

Transportation & Storage

1%

1%

1%

1%

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

Food Services Accommodation &

Other

Administrative & Support Service

80

Region of Employment Science & Engineering

Northern Ireland

0%

2%

Border Region

West

10%

24% East

2% Midlands

43% Mid-West

South-East

5%

South-West

15%

81

Science & Engineering Region of Employment

Great Britain

22%

12%

North America

34%

20%

EU

Asia & Pacific

8%

Middle East

2%

South & Latin America

82

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