Law at University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY · First Professional Degree · about 69 graduates a year
University of Wyoming graduates in law earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 86% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wyoming 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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| 145 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,014 | $83,409 | #145 | $59,904 |
| 146 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $81,959 | $74,577 | #168 | $34,033 |
| 147 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $81,744 | $86,923 | #134 | $58,694 |
| 148 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $81,644 | $85,091 | #141 | $63,173 |
| 149 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $81,169 | $88,668 | #128 | $52,464 |
| 150 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $81,144 | $86,367 | #136 | $54,751 |
| 151 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $80,728 | $91,409 | #115 | $56,417 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wyoming law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,173 one year after graduating and $81,644 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wyoming rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, University of Wyoming ranks #148 by median pay four years after graduation, and #141 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at University of Wyoming worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $70,488.
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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.