Law
First professional degree · Fordham University · Bronx, NY
$170,942Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$232,595Median earnings 4 years after
$204,090Median earnings 5 years after
$147,561Median federal debt
412Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at Fordham University earn a median of $170,942 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 $147,561, about 86% of first-year earnings.
Law (First professional degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $220,843 | $198,924 |
| 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 Fordham University
- Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$154,901 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$110,316 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementMaster's degree
$100,317 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$95,262 - Real EstateMaster's degree
$91,695 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$83,789 - Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree
$82,764 - TaxationMaster's degree
$81,698 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$76,766 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$76,473 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$73,724 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$73,204 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$71,684 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyGraduate certificate
$67,570 - EconomicsMaster's degree
$67,147 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$65,431 - International BusinessBachelor's degree
$65,131 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$64,614 - International Relations and National Security StudiesMaster's degree
$60,709 - Mathematics and Statistics, OtherBachelor's degree
$59,063
Frequently asked questions
How much do Law graduates from Fordham University make?
The median salary is $170,942 one year after graduation and $204,090 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $147,561.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.