Law

First professional degree · Pace University · New York, NY

CIP 22.01

$67,469Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$75,651Median earnings 3 years after
$98,708Median earnings 5 years after
$94,737Median federal debt
257Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at Pace University earn a median of $67,469 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 $94,737, about 140% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Law (First professional degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
$220,843$198,924
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
Syracuse University
Syracuse
$67,081$113,050
University at Buffalo
Buffalo
$64,220$94,242
Touro University
New York
$61,293$132,011

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from Pace University make?

The median salary is $67,469 one year after graduation and $98,708 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $94,737.

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