Law
First professional degree · Southwestern Law School · Los Angeles, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at Southwestern Law School earn a median of $67,597 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 $203,702, about 301% 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 |
| California Western School of Law San Diego | $60,490 | $179,866 |
| San Joaquin College of Law Clovis | $59,595 | $109,339 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do Law graduates from Southwestern Law School make?
The median salary is $67,597 one year after graduation and $114,121 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $203,702.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.