Law

First professional degree · Washington University in St Louis · St. Louis, MO

CIP 22.01

$87,690Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$141,243Median earnings 4 years after
$153,068Median earnings 5 years after
$92,540Median federal debt
230Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at Washington University in St Louis earn a median of $87,690 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 $92,540, about 106% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Law (First professional degree) at other Missouri schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis
$71,391$99,458
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City
$60,766$97,000
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
$59,716$73,501

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from Washington University in St Louis make?

The median salary is $87,690 one year after graduation and $153,068 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $92,540.

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