Back to Pre-Law And Legal Studies
Law.
Doctoral Degree•31 Institutions
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
Annual Full Cost vs. Median Earnings
Each dot represents one program at an institution. Shows the spread of annual sticker price (or net price if sticker price is unavailable) vs earnings 4 years post-grad.
Field Median ($100,597)
P25-P75 Interval ($86,893 - $120,485)
Bachelor's Baseline ($56,938)
Breakeven Line (0% ROI)
These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →
Institution | State | Earnings | Avg Net Price | Median Debt | Lifetime Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Durham | NC | $261,230 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $23,706 /yr | $166,757 | +$1167k |
Ithaca | NY | $259,851 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $33,934 /yr | $163,440 | +$1121k |
New Haven | CT | $188,189 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $11,340 /yr | $157,082 | +$701k |
Champaign | IL | $130,428 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $13,042 /yr | $68,819 | +$272k |
San Francisco | CA | $120,485 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $30,496 /yr | - | +$137k |
Tempe | AZ | $111,668 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $14,694 /yr | $114,553 | +$128k |
Malibu | CA | $126,561 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $48,065 /yr | $139,618 | +$118k |
Waco | TX | $121,715 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $44,441 /yr | $119,916 | +$95k |
Miami | FL | $105,414 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $11,462 /yr | $80,618 | +$93k |
New Brunswick | NJ | $106,575 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $24,897 /yr | $67,458 | +$54k |
Provo | UT | $101,446 Nat: $105,518 5yr Post-Grad | $13,397 /yr | $45,500 | +$42k |
Chicago | IL | $95,603 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $9,540 /yr | $137,738 | +$28k |
Durham | NH | $100,597 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $26,150 /yr | $87,568 | +$5k |
Stockton | CA | - Nat: $105,518 | $13,473 /yr | - | -$0 |
San Diego | CA | - Nat: $105,518 | - /yr | - | -$0 |
San Juan | PR | - Nat: $105,518 | $11,860 /yr | - | -$0 |
Miami Gardens | FL | $99,412 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $26,153 /yr | $158,207 | -$4k |
Boston | MA | $103,969 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $40,008 /yr | $100,516 | -$20k |
Nashville | TN | $100,168 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $32,648 /yr | $112,600 | -$22k |
Portland | OR | $97,491 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $34,286 /yr | $137,681 | -$47k |
Norman | OK | $86,893 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $15,531 /yr | $64,628 | -$59k |
Macon | GA | $90,359 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $24,778 /yr | $121,056 | -$66k |
Albuquerque | NM | $85,706 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $19,966 /yr | $87,810 | -$83k |
Birmingham | AL | $91,687 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $32,950 /yr | $144,096 | -$86k |
New Orleans | LA | $81,071 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $21,888 /yr | - | -$125k |
North Dartmouth | MA | $78,991 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $20,319 /yr | $122,144 | -$135k |
Springfield | MA | $79,692 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | $27,077 /yr | $68,500 | -$154k |
Santa Clara | CA | $86,424 Nat: $100,168 2yr Post-Grad | $50,570 /yr | - | -$162k |
Dayton | OH | $78,300 Nat: $105,518 5yr Post-Grad | $30,366 /yr | - | -$187k |
Albany | NY | $89,212 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | - /yr | $91,893 | Cost not reported |
Andover | MA | $76,572 Nat: $105,518 4yr Post-Grad | - /yr | - | Cost not reported |
Analysis Notes:
- Lifetime Value Added: Net Present Value (NPV) of estimated career earnings relative to a median bachelor's degree holder, accounting for this institution's average cost and taxes.
- Avg Net Price: The average price paid by students who receive federal financial aid (grants/loans).Note: For graduate programs, the institution's average undergraduate net price is used as a proxy for annual cost, which may differ from actual graduate tuition and net price.