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Doctoral (Research)-12% vs national median150 grads tracked

Physical Sciences at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Ranked 55th of 82 doctoral (research) programs in Physical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$59,989
middle 50%: $47,631 – $73,832
Median · 5 years out
$94,046
middle 50%: $68,098 – $122,445
Median · 10 years out
$114,494
middle 50%: $79,787 – $149,516

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 Wisconsin - Milwaukee's doctoral (research) program in Physical Sciences earn a median $59,989 one year after graduating, rising to $114,494 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 12% below the national median of $107,017 for this field, ranking 55th 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?

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
4.7 yrs
≈ $5,278 total interest

Same major at other universities

Hampton University
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$96,190 · 5 yrs out
Binghamton University
$94,869 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas
$94,516 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$94,503 · 5 yrs out
Cleveland State University
$94,389 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$93,965 · 5 yrs out
University of Iowa
$93,643 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama
$93,487 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$92,343 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$91,987 · 5 yrs out
University of New Orleans (The)
$91,460 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$141,539 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$122,053 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$120,228 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$114,196 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$103,955 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$103,131 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$102,996 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$102,480 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$102,000 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$100,994 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$94,656 · 5 yrs out

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