Law

First professional degree · Boston College · Chestnut Hill, MA

CIP 22.01

$117,864Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$190,940Median earnings 4 years after
$175,793Median earnings 5 years after
$123,000Median federal debt
244Graduates per year

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

CollegeEarnings (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

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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.