Law at Wake Forest University

Professional degree graduates in law from Wake Forest University earn a median of $87,987 one year after graduating and $112,646 after four years.

Earnings after 1 year
$87,987
After 4 years
$112,646
Median debt
$94,987
Graduates (2 yrs)
244

That is 16% above the national median of $76,005 for this degree. It ranks 46th of 179 colleges for first-year earnings in law (professional degree). Median debt is $94,987, about 108% of one year's earnings — roughly $1,156 a month on a 10-year repayment plan.

Law (Professional degree) at Wake Forest University vs. nationally

Wake Forest UniversityTypical college
Earnings after 1 year$87,987$76,005
Earnings after 4 years$112,646$99,949
Median debt$94,987$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 Wake Forest University

ProgramEarnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Medicine$64,600$241,674

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Wake Forest University law graduates make?

Graduates with a professional degree in law from Wake Forest University earn a median of $87,987 one year after graduation and $112,646 four years after.

How much debt do Wake Forest University law graduates have?

The median federal student loan debt for this program is $94,987, about $1,156 a month over 10 years.