Law

Doctoral degree · Yale University · New Haven, CT

CIP 22.01

$139,244Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$188,189Median earnings 4 years after

$221,083Median earnings 5 years after

$140,977Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Law at Yale University earn a median of $139,244 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 $140,977, about 101% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from Yale University make?

The median salary is $139,244 one year after graduation and $221,083 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $140,977.

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