Education & Learning Profile
Education statistics in Drogheda
- 60% have a third level qualification
- 24% of commuters (CSO 2016) are working in the ICT sector – this cohort offers incoming companies access to skilled and experienced IT professionals that no longer wish to commute in a ‘post-covid’ environment
- 47% are employers, managers. or professionals
Young well-educated population
60% of Drogheda population have 3rd level degree (CSO 2016) – above average rate
Access to 9 Universities / 3rd Level Institutes within one hour
66% of population are aged 20 to 44 which is a highly desirable cohort for employers
Particularly attractive for experienced professionals who have moved to Drogheda for quality of life and housing reasons
