Law at St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX · Master's Degree
St. Mary's University graduates in law earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 76% of one year’s pay at that point.
How St. Mary's University Compares for Law
All 5 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 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $102,929 | $110,457 | #1 | $96,436 |
| 2 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $98,678 | $89,791 | #3 | — |
| 3 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $89,257 | $90,748 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Stetson University Deland, FL | $66,504 | $70,785 | #4 | — |
| 5 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $54,265 | $55,172 | #5 | $45,738 |
Other Law Credentials at St. Mary's University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Professional Degree | $61,615 | $87,375 | $145,002 |
Other Majors at St. Mary's University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $96,034 | $69,022 | #412 of 861 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $92,592 | $57,606 | #15 of 322 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $72,775 | $41,496 | #29 of 204 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $56,547 | — |
| Public Administration | — | $45,166 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St. Mary's University law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,738 one year after graduating and $54,265 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St. Mary's University rank for law?
Among 5 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, St. Mary's University ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at St. Mary's University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for law ($65,341), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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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.