Law

First professional degree · University of Georgia · Athens, GA

CIP 22.01

$76,702Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$116,044Median earnings 4 years after

$108,190Median earnings 5 years after

$82,694Median federal debt

178Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at University of Georgia earn a median of $76,702 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 $82,694, about 108% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Law (First professional degree) at other Georgia schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Emory University Atlanta	$79,803	$134,617
Georgia State University Atlanta	$77,765	$72,563
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Atlanta	$57,019	$193,041

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Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical SciencesMaster's degree$117,057
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree$110,583
Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$103,513
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Computer Software and Media ApplicationsMaster's degree$94,478
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasDoctoral degree$83,741
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree$82,229
Food Science and TechnologyMaster's degree$82,065
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Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$79,546
Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesDoctoral degree$79,481
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsDoctoral degree$78,219
Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree$78,190
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$77,882
Business Administration, Management and OperationsUndergraduate certificate$77,610
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$73,872
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$73,327

Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from University of Georgia make?

The median salary is $76,702 one year after graduation and $108,190 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $82,694.

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