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Doctoral (Research)-19% vs national median185 grads tracked

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services at University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Ranked 39th of 53 doctoral (research) programs in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$111,278
middle 50%: $83,121 – $140,840
Median · 5 years out
$142,668
middle 50%: $113,032 – $185,459
Median · 10 years out
$135,706
middle 50%: $114,306 – $182,659

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 North Carolina - Charlotte's doctoral (research) program in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services earn a median $111,278 one year after graduating, rising to $135,706 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 19% below the national median of $176,356 for this field, ranking 39th 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
2.8 yrs
≈ $2,949 total interest

Same major at other universities

Clemson University
$151,716 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Dallas
$151,459 · 5 yrs out
Old Dominion University
$151,312 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$146,317 · 5 yrs out
University of Iowa
$143,232 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$143,232 · 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
University of Georgia
$133,826 · 5 yrs out
Georgia State University
$132,649 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$130,533 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$136,177 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$133,770 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$130,533 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$125,011 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$116,930 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$112,184 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$111,660 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$107,901 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,772 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$106,281 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$100,362 · 5 yrs out

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