Doctoral (Research)-8% vs national median255 grads tracked
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services at Indiana University - Bloomington
Ranked 26th of 53 doctoral (research) programs in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$143,586
middle 50%: $91,777 – $203,613
Median · 5 years out
$162,623
middle 50%: $114,494 – $253,643
Median · 10 years out
$184,759
middle 50%: $137,306 – $303,141
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
Research doctorate graduates in computer science command high initial salaries averaging $144k. By year ten, median compensation climbs to $185k.
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
2.3 yrs
≈ $2,302 total interest
Same major at other universities
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$177,057 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$176,356 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Buffalo
$174,817 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Arlington
$165,855 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina State University
$164,191 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$163,027 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Boulder
$162,413 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Columbia
$161,330 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$160,426 · 5 yrs out
CUNY Graduate School & University Center
$157,560 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University
$156,283 · 5 yrs out
College of William & Mary
$153,413 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Indiana University - Bloomington
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$185,244 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$154,557 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$150,773 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$132,457 · 5 yrs out
Optometry (Doctorate)
$120,596 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$119,345 · 5 yrs out
Natural Resources and Conservation (Doctorate)
$115,056 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$110,151 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$110,151 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$109,526 · 5 yrs out
Library Science (Doctorate)
$109,070 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$106,150 · 5 yrs out
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