Law: master's degree earnings by college
Median earnings of law graduates (master's degree) one year after graduation, at 6 colleges. National median: $73,741, rising to $76,439 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wake Forest University | NC | $112,502 | $102,929 | — |
| 2 | University of Pennsylvania | PA | $85,340 | — | $75,000 |
| 3 | Massachusetts School of Law | MA | $73,741 | — | — |
| 4 | Loyola Marymount University | CA | $65,472 | $98,678 | $75,295 |
| 5 | St. Mary's University | TX | $59,674 | $54,265 | $58,031 |
| 6 | University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras | PR | $37,446 | $54,370 | $55,200 |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do law graduates earn?
The median college reports $73,741 in earnings one year after a master's degree in law and $76,439 four years after. The highest is $112,502 at Wake Forest University.
How much student debt do law graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $58,031 at the typical college.