Law

Doctoral degree · Duke University · Durham, NC

CIP 22.01

$205,891Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$261,230Median earnings 4 years after

$263,874Median earnings 5 years after

$158,000Median federal debt

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How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Law at Duke University earn a median of $205,891 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 $158,000, about 77% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from Duke University make?

The median salary is $205,891 one year after graduation and $263,874 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $158,000.

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