Law

Doctoral degree · Samford University · Birmingham, AL

CIP 22.01

$62,786Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$91,687Median earnings 4 years after

$82,757Median earnings 5 years after

$108,958Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Law at Samford University earn a median of $62,786 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $105,518 four years after graduating (middle half: $75,697–$161,837). Median debt is $108,958, about 174% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from Samford University make?

The median salary is $62,786 one year after graduation and $82,757 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $108,958.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.