Law at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA · First Professional Degree · about 188 graduates a year
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus graduates in law earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 72% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 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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| 108 | Ave Maria School of Law Naples, FL | $91,005 | $96,863 | #99 | $52,984 |
| 109 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | $90,866 | $89,494 | #123 | $55,777 |
| 110 | Roger Williams University School of Law Bristol, RI | $90,866 | $89,494 | #124 | $55,777 |
| 111 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $90,775 | $92,319 | #110 | $61,271 |
| 112 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $90,759 | $93,803 | #105 | $66,354 |
| 113 | University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC | $90,325 | $79,148 | #160 | $59,595 |
| 114 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $90,309 | $93,563 | #106 | $61,451 |
Other Law Credentials at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $62,234 | — | $46,506 |
Other Majors at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $110,814 | $67,467 | #65 of 143 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,271 one year after graduating and $90,775 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus ranks #111 by median pay four years after graduation, and #110 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $65,436.
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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.