Law
First professional degree · North Carolina Central University · Durham, NC
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at North Carolina Central University earn a median of $56,228 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 $117,597, about 209% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Law (First professional degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $81,794 | $91,570 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem | $76,252 | $105,023 |
| Campbell University Buies Creek | $60,334 | $135,880 |
| Elon University Elon | $57,581 | $119,023 |
Other programs at North Carolina Central University
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$74,597 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$65,158 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationBachelor's degree
$62,022 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$59,732 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$57,400 - Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree
$55,592 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$51,559 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$50,121 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$48,489 - Library Science and AdministrationMaster's degree
$48,381 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$47,538 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$46,773 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$46,470 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's degree
$41,787 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessMaster's degree
$41,694 - Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$39,273 - Psychology, GeneralMaster's degree
$38,393 - Public HealthBachelor's degree
$38,198 - Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$35,978
Frequently asked questions
How much do Law graduates from North Carolina Central University make?
The median salary is $56,228 one year after graduation and $74,587 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $117,597.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.