Law at University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC · First Professional Degree · about 48 graduates a year
University of the District of Columbia graduates in law earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 122% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of the District of Columbia 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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| 110 | Roger Williams University School of Law Bristol, RI | $90,866 | $89,494 | #124 | $55,777 |
| 111 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $90,775 | $92,319 | #110 | $61,271 |
| 112 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $90,759 | $93,803 | #105 | $66,354 |
| 113 | University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC | $90,325 | $79,148 | #160 | $59,595 |
| 114 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $90,309 | $93,563 | #106 | $61,451 |
| 115 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $89,706 | $85,688 | #137 | $65,744 |
| 116 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $89,637 | $96,193 | #102 | $60,334 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of the District of Columbia law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,595 one year after graduating and $90,325 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of the District of Columbia rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of the District of Columbia ranks #113 by median pay four years after graduation, and #160 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University of the District of Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $110,258.
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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.