Law at Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois • First Professional
Median Earnings
$227,792
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$227,792
Law
National Average
$92,193
All schools, same program
School Average
$87,225
All programs at Northwestern University
Program Details
First Professional
Credential Level
278
Completers (IPEDS)
218
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$154,286
Median Debt
0.68
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$1,286/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$227,792
Median Earnings
Law at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $280,926 | $198,924 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $261,434 | $171,488 |
| University of Chicago | $256,407 | $188,691 |
| Stanford University | $247,989 | $153,302 |
| Harvard University | $233,589 | $93,235 |
| New York University | $230,197 | — |
| Northwestern University (this school) | $227,792 | $154,286 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | $221,601 | $178,812 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $182,943 | $155,891 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $176,085 | $132,524 |
Other Programs at Northwestern University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $273,201 | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | $250,658 | $81,076 |
| Law (current) | $227,792 | $154,286 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $217,138 | $172,164 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $203,846 | $76,735 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $193,869 | — |
| Engineering, Other | $182,840 | $64,256 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $182,280 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $145,020 | $75,943 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $139,924 | $42,454 |
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.