Law at University of Houston

Houston, TX · Master's Degree

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Median pay 1 year after graduating
$89,257
Median pay 4 years after graduating
$65,341
National median for this major (4 yrs)
#3 of 5
Rank by pay
#2 of 5
Rank, wage-adjusted
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Median federal debt

University of Houston graduates in law earn 37% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.

How University of Houston 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.

#College4 yrs afterWage-adjustedAdj. rank1 yr after
1Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC$102,929$110,457#1$96,436
2Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA$98,678$89,791#3—
3University of Houston Houston, TX$89,257$90,748#2—
4Stetson University Deland, FL$66,504$70,785#4—
5St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX$54,265$55,172#5$45,738

Other Law Credentials at University of Houston

Credential1 yr after4 yrs afterMedian debt
First Professional Degree$88,163$135,984$86,372

Other Majors at University of Houston by Graduate Pay

Major4 yrs after1 yr afterRank in major
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$138,873$95,306#13 of 72
Business Administration, Management and Operations$138,841$114,181#92 of 861
Chemical Engineering$125,334$105,244#2 of 11
Mechanical Engineering$125,271$101,655#24 of 83
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies$122,385—#12 of 43
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$110,277$89,896#2 of 14
Economics$106,324—#10 of 22
Accounting and Related Services$101,406$68,539#106 of 349
Computer and Information Sciences—$89,935—
Human Resources Management and Services$86,381$87,025#78 of 159
Hospitality Administration/Management$82,088$52,431#6 of 12
Architecture$80,510—#9 of 50
Public Policy Analysis$72,392—#49 of 50
Student Counseling and Personnel Services$70,528$43,720#45 of 302
Educational Administration and Supervision$70,000$65,323#223 of 453
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$69,451$64,151#86 of 243
Social Work$68,032$55,656#73 of 279
Curriculum and Instruction$64,349$62,100#62 of 190
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$62,993$58,469#202 of 216
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$62,281$61,314#6 of 41
Marketing—$55,728—
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$54,449$41,901#133 of 165
Fine and Studio Arts$53,255—#20 of 60

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do University of Houston law graduates make?

Graduates earn $89,257 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How does University of Houston rank for law?

Among 5 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of Houston ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.

Is law at University of Houston worth it?

Its graduates earn 37% more than the national median for law ($65,341).

← All data for University of Houston · 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.