Law at Cornell University
Ithaca, New York • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$249,283
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$249,283
Law
National Average
$97,371
All schools, same program
School Average
$84,775
All programs at Cornell University
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
37
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$162,160
Median Debt
0.65
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$1,351/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$249,283
Median Earnings
Law at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University (this school) | $249,283 | $162,160 |
| Duke University | $214,790 | $158,000 |
| Yale University | $204,668 | $140,977 |
| Santa Clara University | $128,612 | — |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $109,902 | $77,159 |
| Pepperdine University | $107,550 | $154,886 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $103,039 | — |
| Chapman University | $102,065 | — |
| University of San Francisco | $99,029 | $182,582 |
| Baylor University | $98,447 | $172,756 |
Other Programs at Cornell University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Law (current) | $249,283 | $162,160 |
| Computer Science | $198,868 | $34,528 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $187,757 | $129,912 |
| Computer Science | $185,679 | $14,750 |
| Operations Research | $169,908 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $135,849 | — |
| Operations Research | $129,529 | $15,000 |
| Mathematics | $127,962 | $13,500 |
| Systems Engineering | $127,306 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $124,755 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.