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Doctoral (Research)-35% vs national median65 grads tracked

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services at University of Alabama

Ranked 50th of 53 doctoral (research) programs in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$105,476
middle 50%: $82,142 – $128,115
Median · 5 years out
$114,494
middle 50%: $88,826 – $165,047
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's doctoral (research) program in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services earn a median $105,476 one year after graduating, rising to $114,494 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 35% below the national median of $176,356 for this field, ranking 50th 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
3.1 yrs
≈ $3,213 total interest

Same major at other universities

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
State University of New York at Albany
$118,430 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University
$113,931 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas
$112,147 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana Tech University
$110,938 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Alabama

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$153,932 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$122,177 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$120,518 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$110,564 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$108,063 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$108,063 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,250 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$104,753 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,648 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$103,294 · 5 yrs out

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