Law

Doctoral degree · Baylor University · Waco, TX

CIP 22.01

$85,368Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$121,715Median earnings 4 years after
$113,657Median earnings 5 years after
$172,756Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Law at Baylor University earn a median of $85,368 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 $172,756, about 202% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Law (Doctoral degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$103,039—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from Baylor University make?

The median salary is $85,368 one year after graduation and $113,657 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $172,756.

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