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Doctoral (Research)191 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of Texas at Dallas

Ranked 2nd of 2 doctoral (research) programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$62,224
middle 50%: $46,350 – $80,459
Median · 5 years out
$77,587
middle 50%: $55,604 – $100,394
Median · 10 years out
$69,841
middle 50%: $44,398 – $86,086

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (doctoral (research)) graduates.

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

The University of Texas at Dallas reports a $62k median starting salary for research doctorates in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Five-year earnings reach $78k, though ten-year medians settle at $70k.

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
5.1 yrs
≈ $5,546 total interest

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