Law at Temple University
Philadelphia, PA · First Professional Degree · about 210 graduates a year
Temple University graduates in law earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 69% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Temple 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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| 45 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $119,002 | $108,284 | #57 | $74,737 |
| 46 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $117,872 | $112,593 | #50 | $77,642 |
| 47 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $117,811 | $125,395 | #31 | $76,760 |
| 48 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $117,775 | $119,778 | #43 | $71,729 |
| 49 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $116,706 | $102,772 | #75 | $73,471 |
| 50 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $116,613 | $120,718 | #39 | $77,765 |
| 51 | Howard University Washington, DC | $116,413 | $102,008 | #81 | $81,173 |
Other Majors at Temple University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $183,560 | $106,820 | #22 of 58 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $134,752 | $106,021 | #58 of 89 |
| Medicine | $113,007 | $67,343 | #56 of 143 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Temple University law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,729 one year after graduating and $117,775 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Temple University rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, Temple University ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at Temple University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $81,733.
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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.