Law at Emory University
Atlanta, GA · First Professional Degree · about 256 graduates a year
Emory University graduates in law earn 41% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 88% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Emory 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 |
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| 17 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $177,968 | $161,939 | #17 | $155,825 |
| 18 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $153,614 | $156,180 | #19 | $101,456 |
| 19 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $153,307 | $139,499 | #23 | $93,534 |
| 20 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $152,126 | $157,481 | #18 | $79,803 |
| 21 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $148,599 | $135,215 | #25 | $79,949 |
| 22 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $143,361 | $130,449 | #28 | $84,074 |
| 23 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $142,928 | $153,382 | #20 | $81,794 |
Other Majors at Emory University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $98,605 | $67,663 | #112 of 143 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $97,227 | $102,148 | #1 of 11 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $85,267 | $71,789 | #16 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Emory University law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $79,803 one year after graduating and $152,126 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Emory University rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, Emory University ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at Emory University worth it?
Its graduates earn 41% more than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $134,617.
← All data for Emory University · 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.