Law at Boston University
Boston, MA · First Professional Degree · about 245 graduates a year
Boston University graduates in law earn 81% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Boston 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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| 12 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $224,391 | $236,594 | #8 | $170,537 |
| 13 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $203,028 | $184,742 | #14 | $183,063 |
| 14 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $196,797 | $214,980 | #11 | $156,307 |
| 15 | Boston University Boston, MA | $194,750 | $171,498 | #15 | $139,986 |
| 16 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $190,940 | $168,143 | #16 | $117,864 |
| 17 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $177,968 | $161,939 | #17 | $155,825 |
| 18 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $153,614 | $156,180 | #19 | $101,456 |
Other Majors at Boston University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $180,633 | $111,866 | #25 of 58 |
| Medicine | $102,530 | $70,654 | #96 of 143 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $65,938 | $51,172 | #4 of 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Boston University law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $139,986 one year after graduating and $194,750 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Boston University rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, Boston University ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at Boston University worth it?
Its graduates earn 81% more than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $117,740.
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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.