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Doctoral (Research)-13% vs national median93 grads tracked

Social Sciences at Texas State University

Ranked 55th of 61 doctoral (research) programs in Social Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$75,080
middle 50%: $64,029 – $87,596
Median · 5 years out
$80,367
middle 50%: $69,310 – $104,678
Median · 10 years out
$97,859
middle 50%: $87,070 – $124,854

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 Texas State University's doctoral (research) program in Social Sciences earn a median $75,080 one year after graduating, rising to $97,859 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $92,302 for this field, ranking 55th 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
4.5 yrs
≈ $4,726 total interest

Same major at other universities

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
University of Akron (The)
$80,863 · 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
University of Alabama
$74,872 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Texas State University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$112,706 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$107,346 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$105,135 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$101,470 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$100,153 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$98,392 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$98,282 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$98,282 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$97,847 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,195 · 5 yrs out
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (Bachelor's)
$96,658 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,030 · 5 yrs out

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