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Doctoral (Research)+26% vs national median262 grads tracked

Mathematics and Statistics at University of Texas at Austin

Ranked 2nd of 52 doctoral (research) programs in Mathematics and Statistics by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$86,507
middle 50%: $67,457 – $127,147
Median · 5 years out
$147,611
middle 50%: $105,552 – $195,728
Median · 10 years out
$139,846
middle 50%: $107,710 – $195,509

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Mathematics and Statistics (doctoral (research)) graduates.

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

Graduates of University of Texas at Austin's doctoral (research) program in Mathematics and Statistics earn a median $86,507 one year after graduating, rising to $139,846 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 26% above the national median of $117,024 for this field, ranking 2nd of 52 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
3.3 yrs
≈ $3,580 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Connecticut
$150,773 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Institute of Technology
$138,294 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina - Charlotte
$136,177 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$134,767 · 5 yrs out
Arizona State University
$131,591 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$130,533 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina State University
$130,109 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Texas at Austin

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$215,480 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$206,592 · 5 yrs out
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's)
$182,751 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$179,117 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$179,117 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$173,536 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$167,891 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$164,408 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$160,721 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$159,387 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$156,021 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's)
$140,154 · 5 yrs out

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