Law at University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO · First Professional Degree · about 106 graduates a year
University of Missouri-Columbia graduates in law earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 85% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Missouri-Columbia 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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| 125 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | $86,665 | $89,572 | #121 | $65,179 |
| 126 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $86,640 | $94,640 | #104 | $65,477 |
| 127 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $86,420 | $97,854 | #94 | $53,600 |
| 128 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $86,349 | $92,584 | #109 | $59,716 |
| 129 | University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | $86,293 | $96,887 | #98 | $60,334 |
| 130 | Taft University System Denver, CO | $85,612 | $80,064 | #156 | $78,953 |
| 131 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $85,126 | $81,022 | #154 | $64,220 |
Other Majors at University of Missouri-Columbia by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | $121,804 | $96,842 | #22 of 26 |
| Medicine | $113,111 | $63,656 | #55 of 143 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $79,131 | $67,787 | #46 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-Columbia law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,716 one year after graduating and $86,349 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-Columbia rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of Missouri-Columbia ranks #128 by median pay four years after graduation, and #109 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University of Missouri-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $73,501.
← All data for University of Missouri-Columbia · 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.