Law

First professional degree · University of Louisville · Louisville, KY

CIP 22.01

$56,417Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$80,728Median earnings 4 years after
$72,281Median earnings 5 years after
$96,424Median federal debt
118Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at University of Louisville earn a median of $56,417 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 $96,424, about 171% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Law (First professional degree) at other Kentucky schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$53,600$75,150
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights
$47,291$101,097

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from University of Louisville make?

The median salary is $56,417 one year after graduation and $72,281 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $96,424.

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