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Doctoral (Research)-12% vs national median61 grads tracked

Social Sciences at University of Akron (The)

Ranked 54th of 61 doctoral (research) programs in Social Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$73,614
middle 50%: $65,194 – $94,089
Median · 5 years out
$80,863
middle 50%: $71,360 – $99,192
Median · 10 years out
$79,787
middle 50%: $57,471 – $104,958

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of University of Akron (The)'s doctoral (research) program in Social Sciences earn a median $73,614 one year after graduating, rising to $79,787 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 12% below the national median of $92,302 for this field, ranking 54th of 61 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
4.6 yrs
≈ $4,795 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of North Texas
$84,610 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$84,561 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$84,000 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$81,200 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Columbia
$81,116 · 5 yrs out
Texas State University
$80,367 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii at Manoa
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$78,110 · 5 yrs out
Texas Woman's University
$77,631 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$75,771 · 5 yrs out
University of New Orleans (The)
$75,329 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Akron (The)

Engineering (Doctorate)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$115,783 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$114,191 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$105,772 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$103,152 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$102,091 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$100,614 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Certificate)
$97,031 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Certificate)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$96,175 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,609 · 5 yrs out

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