Law at University of Chicago
Chicago, IL · First Professional Degree · about 213 graduates a year
University of Chicago graduates in law earn 159% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Chicago 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 |
Other Majors at University of Chicago by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $101,675 | $70,564 | #100 of 143 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Chicago law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $199,603 one year after graduating and $279,203 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Chicago rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of Chicago ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University of Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 159% more than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $188,691.
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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.