Law at University of Richmond
University Of Richmond, VA · First Professional Degree · about 151 graduates a year
University of Richmond graduates in law earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 99% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Richmond 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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| 78 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $102,901 | $97,940 | #93 | $69,677 |
| 79 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $101,372 | $108,753 | #56 | $64,496 |
| 80 | University of North Texas at Dallas Dallas, TX | $101,120 | $102,809 | #74 | — |
| 81 | University of Richmond University Of Richmond, VA | $101,062 | $92,026 | #112 | $66,704 |
| 82 | California Western School of Law San Diego, CA | $100,889 | $91,802 | #114 | $60,490 |
| 83 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $100,801 | $101,395 | #83 | $64,912 |
| 84 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $100,716 | $102,399 | #78 | $72,448 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Richmond law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,704 one year after graduating and $101,062 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Richmond rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of Richmond ranks #81 by median pay four years after graduation, and #112 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University of Richmond worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $100,229.
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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.