Law at University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME · First Professional Degree · about 84 graduates a year
University of Southern Maine graduates in law earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 102% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern Maine 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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| 134 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $85,043 | $90,754 | #117 | $60,967 |
| 135 | Capital University Columbus, OH | $85,015 | $90,724 | #118 | $62,010 |
| 136 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $84,403 | $90,549 | #119 | — |
| 137 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $83,912 | $89,176 | #126 | $61,048 |
| 138 | Widener University Chester, PA | $83,799 | $85,224 | #139 | $55,829 |
| 139 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $83,608 | $86,799 | #135 | $60,606 |
| 140 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $83,361 | $89,458 | #125 | $56,228 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern Maine law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,048 one year after graduating and $83,912 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern Maine rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of Southern Maine ranks #137 by median pay four years after graduation, and #126 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University of Southern Maine worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $85,950.
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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.