Law at Stanford University
Stanford, California • First Professional
Median Earnings
$247,989
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$247,989
Law
National Average
$92,193
All schools, same program
School Average
$112,437
All programs at Stanford University
Program Details
First Professional
Credential Level
182
Completers (IPEDS)
218
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$153,302
Median Debt
0.62
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$1,278/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$247,989
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 (this school) | $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 Stanford University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Law (current) | $247,989 | $153,302 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $242,791 | $57,458 |
| Computer Science | $236,118 | — |
| Computer Science | $200,950 | $10,399 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $170,004 | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $165,232 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $154,251 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $150,874 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $150,874 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $150,128 | $41,000 |
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.