Law

First professional degree · Mitchell Hamline School of Law · Saint Paul, MN

CIP 22.01

$67,268Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$91,497Median earnings 4 years after
$91,705Median earnings 5 years after
$101,761Median federal debt
308Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law earn a median of $67,268 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 $101,761, about 151% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Law (First professional degree) at other Minnesota schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$77,642$98,423
University of St Thomas
Saint Paul
$65,744$74,968

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from Mitchell Hamline School of Law make?

The median salary is $67,268 one year after graduation and $91,705 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $101,761.

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