Law

First professional degree · Atlanta's John Marshall Law School · Atlanta, GA

CIP 22.01

$57,019Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$80,422Median earnings 4 years after
$69,280Median earnings 5 years after
$193,041Median federal debt
86Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School earn a median of $57,019 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 $193,041, about 339% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Law (First professional degree) at other Georgia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Emory University
Atlanta
$79,803$134,617
Georgia State University
Atlanta
$77,765$72,563
University of Georgia
Athens
$76,702$82,694

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School make?

The median salary is $57,019 one year after graduation and $69,280 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $193,041.

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