Compare 8 Law. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $45,606. Top programs: $59,978+.
With top graduates earning $59,978, Law stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $14K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across these 8 ranked programs.
Temple University's Law program leads with graduates earning $59,978, well above the $45,606 average across all programs. Ball State follows at $53,981, demonstrating how regional programs compete effectively with traditional powerhouses. The $32K spread between top and bottom performers reinforces program-level evaluation.
Highest program earnings: $59,978
Strong outcomes with 82.9% acceptance
8.9% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
20.6% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Temple UniversityPublic | $59,978 | 30 | $24,395 | Good | $36,495 | Challenging |
| #2 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $53,981 | 22 | $23,250 | Good | $20,800 | Challenging |
| #3 | Quinnipiac UniversityPrivate | $52,302 | 20 | $26,000 | Good | $64,334 | High |
| #4 | Roger Williams UniversityPrivate | $48,253 | 23 | $26,940 | Manageable | $49,892 | High |
| #5 | $47,192 | 12 | $23,250 | Manageable | $16,000 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Nazareth UniversityPrivate | $38,737 | 16 | $26,038 | Challenging | $42,000 | High |
| #7 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $36,795 | 152 | $19,620 | Challenging | $30,126 | High |
| #8 | $27,613 | 20 | $22,000 | High | $24,693 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
