Law
First professional degree · Northwestern University · Evanston, IL
$210,979Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$291,132Median earnings 4 years after
$256,851Median earnings 5 years after
$154,286Median federal debt
304Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at Northwestern University earn a median of $210,979 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 $154,286, about 73% of first-year earnings.
Law (First professional degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago | $199,603 | $188,691 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $83,184 | $119,367 |
| 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 |
Other programs at Northwestern University
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$224,402 - Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree
$188,890 - Engineering, OtherMaster's degree
$162,147 - Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree
$144,879 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$140,444 - Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree
$131,093 - Community Organization and AdvocacyMaster's degree
$130,419 - Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesFirst professional degree
$129,670 - Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMaster's degree
$124,451 - Medical Illustration and InformaticsMaster's degree
$112,816 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$107,097 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$102,998 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$99,981 - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$99,283 - Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherMaster's degree
$96,837 - Applied MathematicsBachelor's degree
$94,684 - Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMaster's degree
$93,115 - ChemistryDoctoral degree
$90,302 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$89,811 - Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationMaster's degree
$89,054
Frequently asked questions
How much do Law graduates from Northwestern University make?
The median salary is $210,979 one year after graduation and $256,851 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $154,286.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.