Law at Wake Forest University
Winston-salem, NC · Master's Degree
Wake Forest University graduates in law earn 58% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wake Forest University Compares for Law
All 5 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 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $102,929 | $110,457 | #1 | $96,436 |
| 2 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $98,678 | $89,791 | #3 | — |
| 3 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $89,257 | $90,748 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Stetson University Deland, FL | $66,504 | $70,785 | #4 | — |
| 5 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $54,265 | $55,172 | #5 | $45,738 |
Other Law Credentials at Wake Forest University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Professional Degree | $76,252 | $112,646 | $105,023 |
Other Majors at Wake Forest University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $221,028 | $202,919 | #7 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $135,677 | $104,615 | #105 of 861 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $127,297 | $106,711 | #109 of 216 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $127,072 | $82,055 | #42 of 92 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $116,679 | $70,335 | #18 of 349 |
| Biology | $73,476 | $44,209 | #25 of 57 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $62,158 | $40,732 | #38 of 94 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $57,982 | $45,173 | #168 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wake Forest University law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $96,436 one year after graduating and $102,929 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wake Forest University rank for law?
Among 5 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, Wake Forest University ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at Wake Forest University worth it?
Its graduates earn 58% more than the national median for law ($65,341), and the median federal debt at graduation is $49,426.
← All data for Wake Forest University · 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.