Law

First professional degree · Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY

CIP 22.01

$67,081Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$97,648Median earnings 4 years after
$97,544Median earnings 5 years after
$113,050Median federal debt
180Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at Syracuse University earn a median of $67,081 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 $113,050, about 169% 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
Pace University
New York
$67,469$94,737
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 Syracuse University make?

The median salary is $67,081 one year after graduation and $97,544 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $113,050.

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