Law
First professional degree · Boston College · Chestnut Hill, MA
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at Boston College earn a median of $117,864 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 $123,000, about 104% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Law (First professional degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Cambridge | $175,880 | $93,235 |
| Boston University Boston | $139,986 | $117,740 |
| Northeastern University Boston | $73,471 | $70,571 |
| New England Law-Boston Boston | $61,471 | $126,248 |
Other programs at Boston College
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$111,763 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$90,831 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$86,749 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$82,495 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$80,731 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$80,046 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$78,934 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$75,512 - Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsBachelor's degree
$74,446 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$74,144 - EconomicsMaster's degree
$74,067 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$72,099 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$71,675 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$66,227 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$60,505 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$59,836 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$59,583
Frequently asked questions
How much do Law graduates from Boston College make?
The median salary is $117,864 one year after graduation and $175,793 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $123,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.