Law at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA · Doctoral Degree
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth graduates in law earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 156% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Compares for Law
All 26 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 | Duke University Durham, NC | $261,230 | $280,337 | #1 | $205,891 |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $259,851 | $247,324 | #2 | $213,356 |
| 3 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,189 | $169,430 | #4 | $139,244 |
| 4 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $173,114 | $176,006 | #3 | $103,039 |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $130,428 | $128,145 | #5 | $84,855 |
| 6 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $126,561 | $115,162 | #7 | $79,243 |
| 7 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $121,715 | $123,748 | #6 | $85,368 |
| 8 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $120,485 | $109,633 | #10 | $53,016 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $111,668 | $114,741 | #8 | $72,119 |
| 10 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $106,575 | $93,539 | #20 | $61,595 |
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| 22 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $85,706 | $99,234 | #14 | $63,375 |
| 23 | Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $81,071 | $93,846 | #18 | $54,253 |
| 24 | Western New England University Springfield, MA | $79,692 | $70,177 | #24 | $48,821 |
| 25 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $78,991 | $69,560 | #25 | $51,841 |
| 26 | Massachusetts School of Law Andover, MA | $76,572 | $67,430 | #26 | $49,383 |
Other Majors at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $148,729 | $123,039 | #39 of 126 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,841 one year after graduating and $78,991 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth rank for law?
Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for law ($105,518), and the median federal debt at graduation is $123,227.
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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.