Law

First professional degree · University of Nebraska-Lincoln · Lincoln, NE

CIP 22.01

$66,354Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$90,759Median earnings 4 years after
$86,484Median earnings 5 years after
$54,456Median federal debt
128Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $66,354 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 $54,456, about 82% of first-year earnings.

Law (First professional degree) at other Nebraska schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Creighton University
Omaha
$65,179$128,182

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln make?

The median salary is $66,354 one year after graduation and $86,484 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $54,456.

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