Law at William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA · First Professional Degree · about 217 graduates a year
William & Mary graduates in law earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 91% of one year’s pay at that point.
How William & Mary 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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| 50 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $116,613 | $120,718 | #39 | $77,765 |
| 51 | Howard University Washington, DC | $116,413 | $102,008 | #81 | $81,173 |
| 52 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $116,044 | $120,129 | #41 | $76,702 |
| 53 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $115,663 | $105,322 | #67 | $77,921 |
| 54 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $114,496 | $121,866 | #37 | $72,350 |
| 55 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $114,281 | $103,988 | #72 | $75,832 |
| 56 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $113,168 | $107,257 | #64 | $77,542 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do William & Mary law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,921 one year after graduating and $115,663 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William & Mary rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, William & Mary ranks #53 by median pay four years after graduation, and #67 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at William & Mary worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $105,023.
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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.