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Doctoral (Research)-22% vs national median31 grads tracked

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services at University of Alabama in Huntsville

Ranked 42nd of 53 doctoral (research) programs in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$108,803
middle 50%: $97,133 – $127,359
Median · 5 years out
$137,185
middle 50%: $115,337 – $167,955
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (doctoral (research)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Alabama in Huntsville's doctoral (research) program in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services earn a median $108,803 one year after graduating, rising to $137,185 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 22% below the national median of $176,356 for this field, ranking 42nd of 53 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
2.9 yrs
≈ $3,027 total interest

Same major at other universities

Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$146,317 · 5 yrs out
University of Iowa
$143,232 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$143,232 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina - Charlotte
$142,668 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$139,846 · 5 yrs out
University of Houston
$138,576 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$133,826 · 5 yrs out
Georgia State University
$132,649 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$130,533 · 5 yrs out
University of Michigan
$129,123 · 5 yrs out
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
$125,457 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$120,780 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Alabama in Huntsville

Engineering (Doctorate)
$129,686 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$123,757 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$121,052 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$114,368 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$103,721 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$100,606 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$98,478 · 5 yrs out
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering (Bachelor's)
$96,946 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,359 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$95,274 · 5 yrs out

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