Law at New York University
New York, NY · First Professional Degree · about 442 graduates a year
New York University graduates in law earn 137% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How New York 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 |
| 11 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $226,624 | $198,581 | #13 | $168,995 |
Other Majors at New York University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | $246,286 | — | — |
| Dentistry | $161,495 | — | #46 of 58 |
| Medicine | $93,412 | — | #134 of 143 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New York University law graduates make?
Graduates earn $255,401 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New York University rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, New York University ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at New York University worth it?
Its graduates earn 137% more than the national median for law ($107,773).
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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.