Law

First professional degree · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC

CIP 22.01

$81,794Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$142,928Median earnings 4 years after
$103,387Median earnings 5 years after
$91,570Median federal debt
191Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn a median of $81,794 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 $91,570, about 112% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Law (First professional degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem
$76,252$105,023
Campbell University
Buies Creek
$60,334$135,880
Elon University
Elon
$57,581$119,023
North Carolina Central University
Durham
$56,228$117,597

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make?

The median salary is $81,794 one year after graduation and $103,387 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $91,570.

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