Compare 7 Law. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $58,068. Top programs: $66,230+.
With top graduates earning $66,230, Law stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $8K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige. Across 7 ranked programs, a regional public like Montclair State competes directly with private institutions on outcomes.
Topping the list, Roger Williams University's Law program delivers $66,230 in median earnings—well above the $58,068 average across all 7 programs. Montclair State University, a public institution in New Jersey, claims second at $61,036, demonstrating that regional publics compete head-to-head with private schools on graduate outcomes. The data rewards program-level evaluation, not name recognition.
Debt burden reveals where the real value lies. Montclair State University graduates carry $22,000 in student debt and face just a 7.8% payment burden—landing in the 'Excellent' category, meaning loan payments are easily absorbed by post-grad income. For families weighing parent loans alongside student debt, Montclair again leads with an 18.0% combined burden, the most manageable in this ranking. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
Highest program earnings: $66,230
Strong outcomes ($66,230) with 88% acceptance
7.8% payment burden | Excellent — payment under 8% of discretionary
18.0% family burden | Manageable — payment 12–18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Roger Williams UniversityPrivate | $66,230 | 23 | $26,940 | Good | $49,892 | High |
| #2 | $61,036 | 30 | $22,000 | Excellent | $24,693 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Temple UniversityPublic | $60,714 | 27 | $24,395 | Good | $36,495 | Challenging |
| #4 | Nazareth UniversityPrivate | $60,186 | 11 | $26,038 | Good | $42,000 | High |
| #5 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $57,249 | 23 | $23,250 | Good | $20,800 | Challenging |
| #6 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $53,868 | 168 | $19,620 | Good | $30,126 | Challenging |
| #7 | $47,192 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
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 May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
