Legal Professions and Studies at Northwestern University
Evanston, IL · Master's Degree · about 107 graduates a year
Northwestern University graduates in legal professions and studies earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern University Compares for Legal Professions and Studies
All 11 colleges reporting legal professions and studies 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 | New York University New York, NY | $254,326 | $242,066 | #1 | $167,839 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $102,193 | $100,404 | #3 | $69,797 |
| 3 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $100,322 | $116,130 | #2 | $98,216 |
| 4 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $88,763 | $92,126 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD | $87,877 | $77,122 | #5 | $63,565 |
| 6 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $81,722 | $71,721 | #8 | — |
| 7 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $72,288 | $63,446 | #9 | — |
| 8 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $72,016 | $73,998 | #6 | $50,064 |
| 9 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $71,829 | $73,805 | #7 | $56,335 |
| 10 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $65,895 | $62,718 | #10 | $25,190 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern University legal professions and studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,797 one year after graduating and $102,193 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern University rank for legal professions and studies?
Among 11 colleges reporting earnings for legal professions and studies graduates, Northwestern University ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is legal professions and studies at Northwestern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for legal professions and studies ($101,855), and the median federal debt at graduation is $61,372.
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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.