Law at University of San Diego
San Diego, CA · First Professional Degree · about 223 graduates a year
University of San Diego graduates in law earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 109% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of San Diego 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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| 29 | University of California College of the Law-San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $136,001 | $123,752 | #33 | $90,386 |
| 30 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $135,984 | $138,256 | #24 | $88,163 |
| 31 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $135,661 | $123,532 | #34 | $77,057 |
| 32 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $134,065 | $121,990 | #36 | $84,518 |
| 33 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $129,021 | $131,216 | #26 | $74,646 |
| 34 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $124,597 | $118,591 | #45 | $76,957 |
| 35 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $122,732 | $130,973 | #27 | $77,868 |
Other Majors at University of San Diego by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $145,372 | — | #9 of 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of San Diego law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $84,518 one year after graduating and $134,065 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of San Diego rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of San Diego ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #36 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University of San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% more than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $145,850.
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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.