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Doctoral (Research)-24% vs national median104 grads tracked

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services at University of Georgia

Ranked 43rd of 53 doctoral (research) programs in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$115,921
middle 50%: $86,367 – $154,543
Median · 5 years out
$133,826
middle 50%: $107,201 – $194,662
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 Georgia's doctoral (research) program in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services earn a median $115,921 one year after graduating, rising to $133,826 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 24% below the national median of $176,356 for this field, ranking 43rd 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?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

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

Paid off in
2.8 yrs
≈ $2,873 total interest

Same major at other universities

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 Alabama in Huntsville
$137,185 · 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
State University of New York at Albany
$118,430 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Georgia

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$165,511 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$152,740 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$152,740 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$121,701 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$120,763 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$115,996 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$115,996 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$115,817 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$110,805 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$110,259 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$106,133 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$104,864 · 5 yrs out

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