Law

Doctoral degree · University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth · North Dartmouth, MA

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$51,841Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$78,991Median earnings 4 years after
$84,682Median earnings 5 years after
$123,227Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Law at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth earn a median of $51,841 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $105,518 four years after graduating (middle half: $75,697–$161,837). Median debt is $123,227, about 238% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Law (Doctoral degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Suffolk University
Boston
$69,917$113,386
Massachusetts School of Law
Andover
$49,383$80,384
Western New England University
Springfield
$48,821$97,835

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth make?

The median salary is $51,841 one year after graduation and $84,682 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $123,227.

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