Law at Belmont University
Nashville, TN · Doctoral Degree
Belmont University graduates in law earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 101% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Belmont University Compares for Law
All 26 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 | Duke University Durham, NC | $261,230 | $280,337 | #1 | $205,891 |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $259,851 | $247,324 | #2 | $213,356 |
| 3 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,189 | $169,430 | #4 | $139,244 |
| 4 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $173,114 | $176,006 | #3 | $103,039 |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $130,428 | $128,145 | #5 | $84,855 |
| 6 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $126,561 | $115,162 | #7 | $79,243 |
| 7 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $121,715 | $123,748 | #6 | $85,368 |
| 8 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $120,485 | $109,633 | #10 | $53,016 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $111,668 | $114,741 | #8 | $72,119 |
| 10 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $106,575 | $93,539 | #20 | $61,595 |
| 11 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $105,414 | $112,200 | #9 | $64,813 |
| 12 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $103,969 | $91,556 | #22 | $69,917 |
| 13 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $100,597 | $92,660 | #21 | $72,081 |
| 14 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $100,168 | $109,423 | #11 | $58,486 |
| 15 | St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL | $99,412 | $105,811 | #12 | $56,057 |
| 16 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $97,491 | $98,065 | #15 | $70,132 |
| 17 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $95,603 | $93,929 | #17 | $62,322 |
Other Majors at Belmont University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $131,705 | $117,324 | #36 of 45 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $74,145 | $71,202 | #172 of 177 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Belmont University law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,486 one year after graduating and $100,168 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Belmont University rank for law?
Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, Belmont University ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at Belmont University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for law ($105,518), and the median federal debt at graduation is $101,152.
← All data for Belmont 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.