Law

First professional degree · Marquette University · Milwaukee, WI

CIP 22.01

$63,027Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$85,116Median earnings 4 years after
$95,359Median earnings 5 years after
$137,200Median federal debt
191Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at Marquette University earn a median of $63,027 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 $137,200, about 218% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Law (First professional degree) at other Wisconsin schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison
$71,236$61,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from Marquette University make?

The median salary is $63,027 one year after graduation and $95,359 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $137,200.

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