Law

Doctoral degree · The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX

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$103,039Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$173,114Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Law at The University of Texas at Austin earn a median of $103,039 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).

Law (Doctoral degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Baylor University
Waco
$85,368$172,756

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from The University of Texas at Austin make?

The median salary is $103,039 one year after graduation.

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