Law at George Washington University

Professional degree graduates in law from George Washington University (GWU) earn a median of $104,455 one year after graduating and $140,848 after four years.

Earnings after 1 year
$104,455
After 4 years
$140,848
Median debt
$190,920
Graduates (2 yrs)
1,101

That is 37% above the national median of $76,005 for this degree. It ranks 26th of 179 colleges for first-year earnings in law (professional degree). Median debt is $190,920, about 183% of one year's earnings — roughly $2,323 a month on a 10-year repayment plan.

Law (Professional degree) at GWU vs. nationally

GWUTypical college
Earnings after 1 year$104,455$76,005
Earnings after 4 years$140,848$99,949
Median debt$190,920$111,029

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Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education from tax records. Debt is the median federal loan balance at graduation.

Other professional degree programs at GWU

ProgramEarnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Medicine$68,287$215,211

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Frequently asked questions

How much do GWU law graduates make?

Graduates with a professional degree in law from George Washington University earn a median of $104,455 one year after graduation and $140,848 four years after.

How much debt do GWU law graduates have?

The median federal student loan debt for this program is $190,920, about $2,323 a month over 10 years.