Law at University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · First Professional Degree · about 181 graduates a year
University of Southern California graduates in law earn 88% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern California 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 |
| 11 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $226,624 | $198,581 | #13 | $168,995 |
| 12 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $224,391 | $236,594 | #8 | $170,537 |
| 13 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $203,028 | $184,742 | #14 | $183,063 |
| 14 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $196,797 | $214,980 | #11 | $156,307 |
| 15 | Boston University Boston, MA | $194,750 | $171,498 | #15 | $139,986 |
| 16 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $190,940 | $168,143 | #16 | $117,864 |
Other Majors at University of Southern California by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $163,791 | $105,319 | #4 of 89 |
| Dentistry | $123,341 | $79,887 | #58 of 58 |
| Medicine | $105,882 | $75,814 | #79 of 143 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern California law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $183,063 one year after graduating and $203,028 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern California rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of Southern California ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University of Southern California worth it?
Its graduates earn 88% more than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $138,518.
← All data for University of Southern California · Methodology
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.