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Doctoral (Research)-37% vs national median68 grads tracked

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services at Louisiana Tech University

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

Median · 1 year out
$69,154
middle 50%: $51,223 – $89,880
Median · 5 years out
$110,938
middle 50%: $81,200 – $147,475
Median · 10 years out
$155,958
middle 50%: $120,999 – $197,782

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 Louisiana Tech University's doctoral (research) program in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services earn a median $69,154 one year after graduating, rising to $155,958 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 37% below the national median of $176,356 for this field, ranking 53rd 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
4.1 yrs
≈ $4,538 total interest

Same major at other universities

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
University of Alabama
$114,494 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University
$113,931 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas
$112,147 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Louisiana Tech University

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$133,708 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$115,056 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$114,843 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$113,326 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$111,012 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$108,952 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$106,407 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,696 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,666 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$99,185 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$94,238 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$91,260 · 5 yrs out

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