Law at Georgetown University
Washington, DC · First Professional Degree · about 684 graduates a year
Georgetown University graduates in law earn 110% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 72% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Georgetown 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 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Georgetown University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $99,212 | $72,299 | — |
| Medicine | $90,785 | $68,568 | #136 of 143 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgetown University law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $168,995 one year after graduating and $226,624 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgetown University rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, Georgetown University ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at Georgetown University worth it?
Its graduates earn 110% more than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $162,286.
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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.