Law at University of Georgia
Athens, GA · First Professional Degree · about 178 graduates a year
University of Georgia graduates in law earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 71% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Georgia 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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| 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 |
| 51 | Howard University Washington, DC | $116,413 | $102,008 | #81 | $81,173 |
| 52 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $116,044 | $120,129 | #41 | $76,702 |
| 53 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $115,663 | $105,322 | #67 | $77,921 |
| 54 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $114,496 | $121,866 | #37 | $72,350 |
| 55 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $114,281 | $103,988 | #72 | $75,832 |
Other Majors at University of Georgia by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | $134,085 | $96,208 | #6 of 26 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $131,209 | $110,583 | #77 of 89 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Georgia law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,702 one year after graduating and $116,044 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Georgia rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of Georgia ranks #52 by median pay four years after graduation, and #41 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University of Georgia worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $82,694.
← All data for University of Georgia · 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.