Non-Professional Legal Studies at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 112 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates in non-professional legal studies earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Massachusetts-Amherst Compares for Non-Professional Legal Studies
All 39 colleges reporting non-professional legal studies 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 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $148,087 | $130,406 | #1 | $72,883 |
| 2 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $99,836 | $106,263 | #2 | $49,624 |
| 3 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $74,835 | $67,375 | #7 | $39,162 |
| 4 | University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC | $74,158 | $64,982 | #10 | $43,778 |
| 5 | American University Washington, DC | $72,792 | $63,785 | #12 | $45,790 |
| 6 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $72,414 | $76,352 | #3 | $33,752 |
| 7 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $71,042 | $65,343 | #8 | $39,558 |
| 8 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $71,042 | $65,343 | #9 | $39,558 |
| 9 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $70,845 | $62,175 | #17 | $54,304 |
| 10 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $70,636 | $64,274 | #11 | $43,886 |
| 11 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $70,429 | $75,158 | #4 | $51,231 |
| 12 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $70,274 | $61,884 | #19 | $44,354 |
| 13 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $70,123 | $72,966 | #5 | $41,144 |
| 14 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $69,269 | $60,999 | #22 | $36,181 |
| 15 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $66,373 | $60,395 | #24 | $49,004 |
| 16 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $66,244 | $60,278 | #25 | $36,941 |
| 17 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $65,460 | $62,528 | #16 | $40,059 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Amherst non-professional legal studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,181 one year after graduating and $69,269 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Amherst rank for non-professional legal studies?
Among 39 colleges reporting earnings for non-professional legal studies graduates, University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is non-professional legal studies at University of Massachusetts-Amherst worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for non-professional legal studies ($61,959), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.