Law at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · First Professional Degree · about 226 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates in law earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Madison 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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| 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 |
| 85 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $100,715 | $104,799 | #69 | $71,236 |
| 86 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $100,524 | $101,116 | #84 | $69,938 |
| 87 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $100,096 | $90,118 | #120 | $62,011 |
| 88 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $98,060 | $104,372 | #70 | $62,854 |
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $139,210 | $94,918 | #31 of 89 |
| Medicine | $127,913 | $66,876 | #32 of 143 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $122,648 | $89,592 | #20 of 26 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $122,428 | $108,953 | #22 of 31 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $96,720 | $82,356 | #2 of 7 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $78,614 | $72,645 | #49 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Madison law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,236 one year after graduating and $100,715 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Madison rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #85 by median pay four years after graduation, and #69 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University of Wisconsin-Madison worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $61,500.
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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.