Law

Doctoral degree · University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL

CIP 22.01

$62,322Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$95,603Median earnings 4 years after
$87,083Median earnings 5 years after
$153,993Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Law at University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $62,322 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 $153,993, about 247% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Law (Doctoral degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$84,855$77,159

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from University of Illinois Chicago make?

The median salary is $62,322 one year after graduation and $87,083 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $153,993.

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