Law at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN · First Professional Degree
Valparaiso University graduates in law earn 31% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 121% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Valparaiso 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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| 159 | The Colleges of Law at Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $78,136 | $71,099 | #171 | $52,348 |
| 160 | Vermont Law and Graduate School South Royalton, VT | $77,550 | $79,650 | #159 | $50,723 |
| 161 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $74,937 | $84,851 | #142 | $47,291 |
| 162 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $74,338 | $79,751 | #158 | $49,893 |
| 163 | Thomas M Cooley Law School Lansing, MI | $74,147 | $78,179 | #162 | $45,431 |
| 164 | Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK | $74,062 | $83,154 | #147 | $53,246 |
| 165 | Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN | $73,596 | $80,396 | #155 | $46,511 |
Other Majors at Valparaiso University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $119,400 | $111,824 | #24 of 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Valparaiso University law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,893 one year after graduating and $74,338 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Valparaiso University rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, Valparaiso University ranks #162 by median pay four years after graduation, and #158 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at Valparaiso University worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $89,751.
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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.