Law at University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK · First Professional Degree · about 107 graduates a year
University of Tulsa graduates in law earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 105% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Tulsa 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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| 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 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Tulsa law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,334 one year after graduating and $86,293 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Tulsa rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of Tulsa ranks #129 by median pay four years after graduation, and #98 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University of Tulsa worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $90,365.
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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.