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Doctoral (Research)-18% vs national median243 grads tracked

Engineering at University of Toledo

Ranked 71st of 80 doctoral (research) programs in Engineering by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$84,132
middle 50%: $61,203 – $108,903
Median · 5 years out
$114,113
middle 50%: $85,664 – $138,999
Median · 10 years out
$145,494
middle 50%: $105,332 – $183,543

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of University of Toledo's doctoral (research) program in Engineering earn a median $84,132 one year after graduating, rising to $145,494 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 18% below the national median of $139,316 for this field, ranking 71st of 80 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
3.7 yrs
≈ $3,898 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Akron (The)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at San Antonio
$118,327 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas
$117,867 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Denver
$115,698 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
$111,158 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine
$109,443 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana Tech University
$108,952 · 5 yrs out
Cleveland State University
$108,696 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
$104,398 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at El Paso
$103,730 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Toledo

Medicine (Doctorate)
$157,153 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,185 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$144,661 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$142,291 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's)
$133,861 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$104,982 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$104,250 · 5 yrs out
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology (Doctorate)
$100,908 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$99,772 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$96,739 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$93,670 · 5 yrs out

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