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Doctoral (Research)-12% vs national median402 grads tracked

Physical Sciences at University of Georgia

Ranked 53rd of 82 doctoral (research) programs in Physical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$61,903
middle 50%: $50,809 – $90,511
Median · 5 years out
$94,503
middle 50%: $70,012 – $128,702
Median · 10 years out
$119,232
middle 50%: $82,509 – $160,497

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Physical Sciences (doctoral (research)) graduates.

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

Graduates of University of Georgia's doctoral (research) program in Physical Sciences earn a median $61,903 one year after graduating, rising to $119,232 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 12% below the national median of $107,017 for this field, ranking 53rd of 82 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
4.6 yrs
≈ $5,162 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Hawaii at Manoa
$97,476 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at El Paso
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Hampton University
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$96,190 · 5 yrs out
Binghamton University
$94,869 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas
$94,516 · 5 yrs out
Cleveland State University
$94,389 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
$94,046 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$93,965 · 5 yrs out
University of Iowa
$93,643 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama
$93,487 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$92,343 · 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
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$133,826 · 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

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