Law
First professional degree · Golden Gate University · San Francisco, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at Golden Gate University earn a median of $56,070 one year after completing the program. Nationally, first professional degree graduates in this field earn a median of $107,773 four years after graduating (middle half: $75,568–$176,111). Median debt is $154,813, about 276% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Law (First professional degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $196,724 | $155,891 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $183,063 | $138,518 |
| Stanford University Stanford | $162,001 | $153,302 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $155,825 | $135,373 |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $93,534 | $133,605 |
| University of California College of the Law-San Francisco San Francisco | $90,386 | $139,352 |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $85,816 | $92,689 |
| University of San Diego San Diego | $84,518 | $145,850 |
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles | $84,074 | $155,436 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara | $79,949 | $180,127 |
| University of the Pacific Stockton | $75,832 | $147,082 |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco | $75,635 | $169,229 |
| Chapman University Orange | $74,737 | $170,800 |
| Southwestern Law School Los Angeles | $67,597 | $203,702 |
| California Western School of Law San Diego | $60,490 | $179,866 |
Other programs at Golden Gate University
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$130,290 - TaxationMaster's degree
$113,936 - Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree
$106,626 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$91,369 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$91,136 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree
$80,748 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$77,752 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
$75,191 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$63,266 - Psychology, GeneralMaster's degree
$62,649
Frequently asked questions
How much do Law graduates from Golden Gate University make?
The median salary is $56,070 one year after graduation and $100,773 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $154,813.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.