Law

First professional degree · University of Colorado Boulder · Boulder, CO

CIP 22.01

$73,809Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$109,411Median earnings 4 years after
$100,964Median earnings 5 years after
$105,696Median federal debt
171Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $73,809 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 $105,696, about 143% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Law (First professional degree) at other Colorado schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Taft University System
Denver
$78,953$60,864
University of Denver
Denver
$67,853$161,053

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from University of Colorado Boulder make?

The median salary is $73,809 one year after graduation and $100,964 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $105,696.

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