Law at University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT · First Professional Degree · about 153 graduates a year
University of Connecticut graduates in law earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 80% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Connecticut 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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| 36 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $122,384 | $120,241 | #40 | $83,184 |
| 37 | Brooklyn Law School Brooklyn, NY | $121,254 | $115,409 | #46 | $79,481 |
| 38 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $120,301 | $129,061 | #29 | $75,186 |
| 39 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $120,178 | $108,199 | #58 | $74,876 |
| 40 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $120,178 | $108,199 | #59 | $74,876 |
| 41 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $120,178 | $108,199 | #60 | $74,876 |
| 42 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $120,178 | $108,199 | #61 | $74,876 |
Other Law Credentials at University of Connecticut
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $82,367 | — | — |
Other Majors at University of Connecticut by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $190,797 | $91,124 | #9 of 58 |
| Medicine | $105,383 | $68,527 | #80 of 143 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Connecticut law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,876 one year after graduating and $120,178 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Connecticut rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of Connecticut ranks #39 by median pay four years after graduation, and #58 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University of Connecticut worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $96,386.
← All data for University of Connecticut · 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.