Law at University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY · First Professional Degree · about 157 graduates a year
University at Buffalo graduates in law earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 111% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Buffalo 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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| 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 |
| 132 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $85,116 | $88,567 | #129 | $63,027 |
| 133 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $85,086 | $90,800 | #116 | $57,931 |
| 134 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $85,043 | $90,754 | #117 | $60,967 |
Other Majors at University at Buffalo by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $198,110 | $82,420 | #4 of 58 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $137,101 | $97,835 | #40 of 89 |
| Medicine | $100,331 | $64,438 | #105 of 143 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Buffalo law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,220 one year after graduating and $85,126 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Buffalo rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University at Buffalo ranks #131 by median pay four years after graduation, and #154 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University at Buffalo worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $94,242.
← All data for University at Buffalo · 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.