Law at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · First Professional Degree · about 231 graduates a year
Michigan State University graduates in law earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 108% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Michigan State 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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| 90 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $96,763 | $102,025 | #80 | $70,500 |
| 91 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $96,470 | $102,680 | #76 | $61,884 |
| 92 | Stetson University Deland, FL | $96,451 | $102,660 | #77 | $63,235 |
| 93 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $96,342 | $101,581 | #82 | $67,554 |
| 94 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $96,079 | $87,426 | #131 | $56,070 |
| 95 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $95,933 | $97,565 | #95 | $60,051 |
| 96 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $95,849 | $84,119 | #144 | $62,419 |
Other Majors at Michigan State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $130,503 | $62,864 | #30 of 143 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $127,621 | $100,429 | #14 of 26 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Michigan State University law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,554 one year after graduating and $96,342 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Michigan State University rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, Michigan State University ranks #93 by median pay four years after graduation, and #82 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at Michigan State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $103,630.
← All data for Michigan State University · 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.