Law
First professional degree · Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $220,843 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 $198,924, about 90% of first-year earnings.
Law (First professional degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Fordham University Bronx | $170,942 | $147,561 |
| St. John's University-New York Queens | $82,812 | $112,017 |
| Brooklyn Law School Brooklyn | $79,481 | $96,951 |
| Yeshiva University New York | $76,957 | $101,500 |
| New York Law School New York | $76,166 | $142,500 |
| CUNY School of Law Long Island City | $73,397 | $81,666 |
| Hofstra University Hempstead | $69,677 | $163,347 |
| Pace University New York | $67,469 | $94,737 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $67,081 | $113,050 |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $64,220 | $94,242 |
| Touro University New York | $61,293 | $132,011 |
Other programs at Columbia University in the City of New York
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$197,821 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementMaster's degree
$185,150 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$182,930 - Management Information Systems and ServicesMaster's degree
$170,595 - Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesMaster's degree
$169,415 - Computer ScienceMaster's degree
$161,851 - Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesGraduate certificate
$150,472 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$144,980 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$132,715 - Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree
$130,948 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$129,227 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$124,969 - StatisticsMaster's degree
$122,051 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$118,636 - Operations ResearchBachelor's degree
$110,457 - Construction ManagementMaster's degree
$107,173 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$104,503 - Real Estate DevelopmentMaster's degree
$102,555 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$102,083
Frequently asked questions
How much do Law graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York make?
The median salary is $220,843 one year after graduation and $332,787 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $198,924.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.