Law

First professional degree · Appalachian School of Law · Grundy, VA

CIP 22.01

$33,989Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,332Median earnings 4 years after
$60,400Median earnings 5 years after
$123,970Median federal debt
53Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at Appalachian School of Law earn a median of $33,989 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 $123,970, about 365% 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
University of Richmond
University of Richmond
$66,704$100,229
Regent University
Virginia Beach
$59,604$85,898

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Law graduates from Appalachian School of Law make?

The median salary is $33,989 one year after graduation and $60,400 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $123,970.

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