Zara Dar Leaves PhD to Pursue OnlyFans, Earning Over $1 Million

The Texas-based engineer and YouTuber cites financial freedom and personal autonomy as key reasons for her career shift.

Zara Dar, a former PhD student and advocate for women in STEM, has transitioned from academia to full-time content creation on OnlyFans.
She revealed in a YouTube video that she earned over $1 million through OnlyFans, enabling her to pay off her family’s mortgage, buy a car, and build an investment portfolio.
Dar explained her decision was driven by a desire for independence and freedom from the constraints of academic and corporate life, which she felt limited her creativity and recognition.
While she acknowledges uncertainty about her future, Dar emphasized the empowerment and financial rewards of building her own brand and legacy.
She plans to continue creating STEM-related educational content on her YouTube channel while pursuing her new career path.