Law at Elon University
Elon, NC · First Professional Degree · about 128 graduates a year
Elon University graduates in law earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 145% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Elon 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 |
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| 140 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $83,361 | $89,458 | #125 | $56,228 |
| 141 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $83,195 | $89,551 | #122 | — |
| 142 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $82,360 | $74,996 | #167 | $59,604 |
| 143 | Elon University Elon, NC | $82,321 | $88,342 | #130 | $57,581 |
| 144 | Barry University Miami, FL | $82,024 | $87,304 | #133 | $51,099 |
| 145 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,014 | $83,409 | #145 | $59,904 |
| 146 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $81,959 | $74,577 | #168 | $34,033 |
Other Majors at Elon University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $82,774 | $74,620 | #27 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Elon University law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,581 one year after graduating and $82,321 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Elon University rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, Elon University ranks #143 by median pay four years after graduation, and #130 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at Elon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $119,023.
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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.