Law at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC · First Professional Degree · about 215 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates in law earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 123% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-Columbia 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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| 97 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $94,898 | $98,519 | #91 | $70,180 |
| 98 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $94,797 | $96,409 | #101 | $67,318 |
| 99 | New England Law-Boston Boston, MA | $94,232 | $82,981 | #149 | $61,471 |
| 100 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $93,806 | $104,016 | #71 | $59,216 |
| 101 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $93,055 | $98,116 | #92 | $63,731 |
| 102 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $93,029 | $99,747 | #86 | $71,391 |
| 103 | San Joaquin College of Law Clovis, CA | $93,023 | $84,645 | #143 | $59,595 |
Other Majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $130,641 | $61,512 | #29 of 143 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $128,762 | $101,440 | #83 of 89 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Columbia law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,216 one year after graduating and $93,806 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Columbia rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks #100 by median pay four years after graduation, and #71 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University of South Carolina-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $115,354.
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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.