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Doctoral (Research)-15% vs national median91 grads tracked

Engineering at University of North Texas

Ranked 68th of 80 doctoral (research) programs in Engineering by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$83,086
middle 50%: $58,956 – $112,107
Median · 5 years out
$117,867
middle 50%: $98,232 – $148,080
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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 North Texas's doctoral (research) program in Engineering earn a median $83,086 one year after graduating, rising to $117,867 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 15% below the national median of $139,316 for this field, ranking 68th 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
3.6 yrs
≈ $3,903 total interest

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