Law
Doctoral degree · Albany Law School · Albany, NY
$65,381Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,212Median earnings 4 years after
$90,185Median earnings 5 years after
$93,800Median federal debt
—Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Law at Albany Law School earn a median of $65,381 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 $93,800, about 143% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Law (Doctoral degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithaca | $213,356 | $162,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do Law graduates from Albany Law School make?
The median salary is $65,381 one year after graduation and $90,185 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $93,800.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.