Law at University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA · First Professional Degree · about 168 graduates a year
University of Iowa graduates in law earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 75% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Iowa 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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| 67 | Southwestern Law School Los Angeles, CA | $108,350 | $98,591 | #90 | $67,597 |
| 68 | South Texas College of Law Houston Houston, TX | $108,296 | $110,105 | #54 | $73,069 |
| 69 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $108,006 | $112,098 | #51 | $76,561 |
| 70 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $107,273 | $112,838 | #48 | $78,560 |
| 71 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $107,264 | $105,386 | #66 | $68,344 |
| 72 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $105,964 | $113,079 | #47 | $70,183 |
| 73 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $105,673 | $107,438 | #63 | $75,674 |
Other Majors at University of Iowa by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $172,943 | $138,670 | #33 of 58 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $127,526 | $83,848 | #86 of 89 |
| Medicine | $98,361 | $65,889 | #113 of 143 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Iowa law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $78,560 one year after graduating and $107,273 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Iowa rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of Iowa ranks #70 by median pay four years after graduation, and #48 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University of Iowa worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $80,268.
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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.