Law

First professional degree · Nova Southeastern University · Fort Lauderdale, FL

CIP 22.01

$61,884Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$96,470Median earnings 4 years after
$98,926Median earnings 5 years after
$162,455Median federal debt
163Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at Nova Southeastern University earn a median of $61,884 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 $162,455, about 263% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Law (First professional degree) at other Florida schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Miami
Coral Gables
$76,760$148,750
University of Florida
Gainesville
$72,350$71,483
Stetson University
DeLand
$63,235$142,533
Florida State University
Tallahassee
$62,854$66,707
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee
$54,751$115,500
Ave Maria School of Law
Naples
$52,984$144,259
Barry University
Miami
$51,099$154,477

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from Nova Southeastern University make?

The median salary is $61,884 one year after graduation and $98,926 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $162,455.

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