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Doctoral (Research)-36% vs national median262 grads tracked

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services at University of North Texas

Ranked 52nd of 53 doctoral (research) programs in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$96,390
middle 50%: $66,580 – $126,770
Median · 5 years out
$112,147
middle 50%: $88,474 – $160,635
Median · 10 years out
$116,555
middle 50%: $93,487 – $170,755

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

University of North Texas research doctorate graduates in Computer Sciences earn $96k in their first year. Median earnings reach $112k at five years and $117k at ten years.

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
3.3 yrs
≈ $3,496 total interest

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