Law at University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL · First Professional Degree · about 391 graduates a year
University of Miami graduates in law earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 126% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Miami 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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| 44 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $120,015 | $110,388 | #53 | $81,079 |
| 45 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $119,002 | $108,284 | #57 | $74,737 |
| 46 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $117,872 | $112,593 | #50 | $77,642 |
| 47 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $117,811 | $125,395 | #31 | $76,760 |
| 48 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $117,775 | $119,778 | #43 | $71,729 |
| 49 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $116,706 | $102,772 | #75 | $73,471 |
| 50 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $116,613 | $120,718 | #39 | $77,765 |
Other Majors at University of Miami by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $94,678 | $66,116 | #130 of 143 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Miami law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,760 one year after graduating and $117,811 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Miami rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of Miami ranks #47 by median pay four years after graduation, and #31 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University of Miami worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $148,750.
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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.