Law

Doctoral degree · University of San Francisco · San Francisco, CA

CIP 22.01

$53,016Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$120,485Median earnings 4 years after
$114,397Median earnings 5 years after
$182,582Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Law at University of San Francisco earn a median of $53,016 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 $182,582, about 344% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Law (Doctoral degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Pepperdine University
Malibu
$79,243$154,886

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from University of San Francisco make?

The median salary is $53,016 one year after graduation and $114,397 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $182,582.

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