Law
First professional degree · Georgetown University · Washington, DC
$168,995Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$226,624Median earnings 4 years after
$163,738Median earnings 5 years after
$162,286Median federal debt
684Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at Georgetown University earn a median of $168,995 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 $162,286, about 96% of first-year earnings.
Law (First professional degree) at other District of Columbia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington University Washington | $95,225 | $176,325 |
| Howard University Washington | $81,173 | $185,348 |
| The Catholic University of America Washington | $77,441 | $147,964 |
| American University Washington | $73,725 | $161,696 |
| University of the District of Columbia Washington | $59,595 | $110,258 |
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$130,394 - International BusinessMaster's degree
$129,954 - Real EstateMaster's degree
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$112,845 - StatisticsMaster's degree
$112,394 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree
$110,674 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
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$98,440 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$98,100 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
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$91,362 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$89,564 - International Relations and National Security StudiesMaster's degree
$88,199 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
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$85,186
Frequently asked questions
How much do Law graduates from Georgetown University make?
The median salary is $168,995 one year after graduation and $163,738 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $162,286.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.