Law

First professional degree · University of Richmond · University of Richmond, VA

CIP 22.01

$66,704Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$101,062Median earnings 4 years after
$97,641Median earnings 5 years after
$100,229Median federal debt
151Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at University of Richmond earn a median of $66,704 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 $100,229, about 150% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Law (First professional degree) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$204,216$178,812
William & Mary
Williamsburg
$77,921$105,023
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
$77,253$97,335
George Mason University
Fairfax
$77,057$65,077
Regent University
Virginia Beach
$59,604$85,898
Appalachian School of Law
Grundy
$33,989$123,970

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from University of Richmond make?

The median salary is $66,704 one year after graduation and $97,641 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $100,229.

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