Law at Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL · First Professional Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Faulkner University graduates in law earn 36% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 200% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Faulkner University Compares for Law
All 174 colleges reporting law earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $308,943 | $294,050 | #2 | $220,843 |
| 2 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $302,120 | $307,259 | #1 | $210,273 |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $291,490 | $256,687 | #6 | $175,880 |
| 4 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $291,132 | $286,035 | #3 | $210,979 |
| 5 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $284,309 | $258,889 | #5 | $204,216 |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $279,203 | $274,315 | #4 | $199,603 |
| 7 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $259,944 | $236,532 | #9 | $162,001 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $255,401 | $243,089 | #7 | — |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $232,595 | $221,382 | #10 | $170,942 |
| 10 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $226,996 | $206,551 | #12 | $196,724 |
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| 168 | Trinity Law School Santa Ana, CA | $69,932 | $63,634 | #173 | $44,209 |
| 169 | Trinity International University-Illinois Deerfield, IL | $69,932 | $68,708 | #172 | $44,209 |
| 170 | Ohio Northern University Ada, OH | $69,823 | $74,512 | #169 | $55,402 |
| 171 | Faulkner University Montgomery, AL | $68,740 | $78,026 | #165 | $49,400 |
| 172 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $67,462 | $78,092 | #163 | $51,071 |
| 173 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $67,462 | $78,092 | #164 | $51,071 |
| 174 | Appalachian School of Law Grundy, VA | $65,332 | $59,491 | #174 | $33,989 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Faulkner University law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,400 one year after graduating and $68,740 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Faulkner University rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, Faulkner University ranks #171 by median pay four years after graduation, and #165 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at Faulkner University worth it?
Its graduates earn 36% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $137,560.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.