Law at West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · First Professional Degree · about 106 graduates a year
West Virginia University graduates in law earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 119% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Virginia University 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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| 152 | Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Atlanta, GA | $80,422 | $83,253 | #146 | $57,019 |
| 153 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $79,750 | $85,105 | #140 | $57,386 |
| 154 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $79,658 | $78,263 | #161 | $54,507 |
| 155 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $78,497 | $92,866 | #108 | $58,881 |
| 156 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $78,459 | $77,085 | #166 | $57,561 |
| 157 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $78,317 | $92,290 | #111 | $57,468 |
| 158 | The Colleges of Law at Ventura Ventura, CA | $78,136 | $71,099 | #170 | $52,348 |
Other Majors at West Virginia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $202,520 | $111,820 | #1 of 58 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $131,752 | $87,210 | #75 of 89 |
| Medicine | $120,123 | $61,440 | #42 of 143 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $78,857 | $69,836 | #47 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia University law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,881 one year after graduating and $78,497 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia University rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, West Virginia University ranks #155 by median pay four years after graduation, and #108 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at West Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $93,735.
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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.