Law

First professional degree · Northern Kentucky University · Highland Heights, KY

CIP 22.01

$47,291Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$74,937Median earnings 4 years after
$83,680Median earnings 5 years after
$101,097Median federal debt
102Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at Northern Kentucky University earn a median of $47,291 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 $101,097, about 214% 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 Louisville
Louisville
$56,417$96,424
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$53,600$75,150

Highest-paying Law programs nationwide →

Other programs at Northern Kentucky University

Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from Northern Kentucky University make?

The median salary is $47,291 one year after graduation and $83,680 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $101,097.

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