Law at University of Mississippi
University, MS · First Professional Degree · about 160 graduates a year
University of Mississippi graduates in law earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 76% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Mississippi 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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| 102 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $93,029 | $99,747 | #86 | $71,391 |
| 103 | San Joaquin College of Law Clovis, CA | $93,023 | $84,645 | #143 | $59,595 |
| 104 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $92,296 | $98,961 | #87 | $60,766 |
| 105 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $92,069 | $111,708 | #52 | $61,201 |
| 106 | Mitchell Hamline School of Law Saint Paul, MN | $91,497 | $87,399 | #132 | $67,268 |
| 107 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $91,229 | $97,355 | #96 | $64,805 |
| 108 | Ave Maria School of Law Naples, FL | $91,005 | $96,863 | #99 | $52,984 |
Other Majors at University of Mississippi by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $123,728 | $96,228 | #89 of 89 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Mississippi law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,201 one year after graduating and $92,069 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Mississippi rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of Mississippi ranks #105 by median pay four years after graduation, and #52 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University of Mississippi worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $69,701.
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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.