Law at American University
Washington, District of Columbia • First Professional
Median Earnings
$92,991
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$92,991
Law
National Average
$92,193
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,083
All programs at American University
Program Details
First Professional
Credential Level
382
Completers (IPEDS)
218
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$161,696
Median Debt
1.74
Debt-to-Earnings
(High)
$1,347/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$92,991
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 | $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 American University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $120,970 | $89,433 |
| Taxation | $109,043 | — |
| Economics | $103,677 | $46,108 |
| Public Administration | $97,983 | $55,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $93,951 | $54,986 |
| Law (current) | $92,991 | $161,696 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,564 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $87,543 | $61,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $87,484 | $51,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $87,167 | $51,250 |
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.