Law at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · First Professional Degree · about 133 graduates a year
University of Kentucky graduates in law earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 87% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kentucky 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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| 124 | Touro University New York, NY | $86,767 | $82,584 | #150 | $61,293 |
| 125 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | $86,665 | $89,572 | #121 | $65,179 |
| 126 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $86,640 | $94,640 | #104 | $65,477 |
| 127 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $86,420 | $97,854 | #94 | $53,600 |
| 128 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $86,349 | $92,584 | #109 | $59,716 |
| 129 | University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | $86,293 | $96,887 | #98 | $60,334 |
| 130 | Taft University System Denver, CO | $85,612 | $80,064 | #156 | $78,953 |
Other Majors at University of Kentucky by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $185,878 | $123,321 | #17 of 58 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $135,755 | $90,985 | #52 of 89 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $119,485 | $117,024 | #23 of 31 |
| Medicine | $115,241 | $62,460 | #50 of 143 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $80,534 | $73,430 | #38 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kentucky law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,600 one year after graduating and $86,420 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kentucky rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of Kentucky ranks #127 by median pay four years after graduation, and #94 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University of Kentucky worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $75,150.
← All data for University of Kentucky · Methodology
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.