Law at Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas • First Professional
Median Earnings
$120,122
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$120,122
Law
National Average
$92,193
All schools, same program
School Average
$77,193
All programs at Southern Methodist University
Program Details
First Professional
Credential Level
215
Completers (IPEDS)
218
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$145,569
Median Debt
1.21
Debt-to-Earnings
(High)
$1,213/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$120,122
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 Southern Methodist University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $138,572 | $70,114 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $131,920 | $85,733 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $129,447 | $98,182 |
| Marketing | $127,373 | — |
| Systems Engineering | $120,931 | — |
| Law (current) | $120,122 | $145,569 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $116,281 | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $115,381 | $95,275 |
| Information Science/Studies | $115,112 | $52,712 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $113,839 | $19,439 |
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.