Law
Northwestern University
Median Salary (1yr)
$210,979
Median Debt
$0
Graduates / Year
278
Credential
Other
Key Metrics
Median Salary (1yr)
$210,979
Median Debt at Graduation
$0
vs National Avg
+164%
Annual Graduates
278
Median Salary (5yr)
$227,792
Program Analysis
Northwestern University law graduates earn significantly more than the national average for the major. One year after graduation, Northwestern law graduates earn $210,979, which is $131,177 more than the national average of $79,801.74. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $227,792.
The debt-to-earnings ratio for Northwestern law graduates is favorable. The program reports $0 in debt for its graduates. This means graduates are entering the workforce with no debt burden.
Northwestern University's law program graduates 278 students per year. The high earnings, coupled with no reported debt, suggest a strong return on investment for graduates of this program.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
How This Program Compares
Law at Northwestern University
National Average: Law
Law at Other Schools
| # | Institution | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York | $220,843 | $0 | 428 |
| 2 | Cornell University | $213,356 | $0 | 0 |
| 3 | University of Pennsylvania | $210,273 | $0 | 258 |
| 4 | Duke University | $205,891 | $0 | 0 |
| 5 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | $204,216 | $0 | 315 |