Law
First professional degree · Wake Forest University · Winston-Salem, NC
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at Wake Forest University earn a median of $76,252 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 $105,023, about 138% 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 |
| 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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$96,436 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$85,944 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$82,055 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$76,722 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$75,625 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$70,335 - MedicineFirst professional degree
$64,365 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$56,416 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$47,161 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$46,257 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$45,173 - Biology, GeneralMaster's degree
$44,209 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$42,055 - Theological and Ministerial StudiesMaster's degree
$40,732 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$34,823 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$31,449 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$30,666
Frequently asked questions
How much do Law graduates from Wake Forest University make?
The median salary is $76,252 one year after graduation and $107,956 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $105,023.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.