Law at University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · First Professional Degree · about 90 graduates a year
University of Kansas graduates in law earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kansas 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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| 94 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $96,079 | $87,426 | #131 | $56,070 |
| 95 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $95,933 | $97,565 | #95 | $60,051 |
| 96 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $95,849 | $84,119 | #144 | $62,419 |
| 97 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $94,898 | $98,519 | #91 | $70,180 |
| 98 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $94,797 | $96,409 | #101 | $67,318 |
| 99 | New England Law-Boston Boston, MA | $94,232 | $82,981 | #149 | $61,471 |
| 100 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $93,806 | $104,016 | #71 | $59,216 |
Other Majors at University of Kansas by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $176,643 | $144,859 | #4 of 31 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $136,128 | $115,842 | #46 of 89 |
| Medicine | $123,824 | $63,138 | #40 of 143 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $81,392 | — | #31 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kansas law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,180 one year after graduating and $94,898 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kansas rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of Kansas ranks #97 by median pay four years after graduation, and #91 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University of Kansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $61,500.
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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.