Physical Sciences at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Ranked 1st of 82 doctoral (research) programs in Physical Sciences by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Physical Sciences (doctoral (research)) graduates.
Graduates of University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio's doctoral (research) program in Physical Sciences earn a median $145,118 one year after graduating, rising to $189,380 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 79% above the national median of $107,017 for this field, ranking 1st of 82 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.
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