Law

First professional degree · Loyola University Chicago · Chicago, IL

CIP 22.01

$83,184Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$122,384Median earnings 4 years after
$125,944Median earnings 5 years after
$119,367Median federal debt
231Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $83,184 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 $119,367, about 143% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Law (First professional degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Northwestern University
Evanston
$210,979$154,286
University of Chicago
Chicago
$199,603$188,691
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago
$73,249$97,727
DePaul University
Chicago
$68,344$131,463
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb
$57,561$75,688
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale
$54,507$91,500
Trinity International University-Illinois
Deerfield
$44,209$155,602

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from Loyola University Chicago make?

The median salary is $83,184 one year after graduation and $125,944 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $119,367.

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