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Doctoral (Research)+79% vs national median54 grads tracked

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.

Median · 1 year out
$145,118
middle 50%: $62,224 – $173,493
Median · 5 years out
$191,993
middle 50%: $106,400 – $240,057
Median · 10 years out
$189,380
middle 50%: $122,926 – $242,593

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Physical Sciences (doctoral (research)) graduates.

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

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
2.2 yrs
≈ $2,240 total interest

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