Law at The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · First Professional Degree · about 76 graduates a year
The University of Montana graduates in law earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 83% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Montana 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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| 123 | CUNY School of Law Long Island City, NY | $87,345 | $83,134 | #148 | $73,397 |
| 124 | Touro University New York, NY | $86,767 | $82,584 | #150 | $61,293 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at The University of Montana by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $141,791 | $112,341 | #25 of 89 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $82,240 | $73,528 | #30 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Montana law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,477 one year after graduating and $86,640 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Montana rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, The University of Montana ranks #126 by median pay four years after graduation, and #104 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at The University of Montana worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $72,126.
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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.