Law

First professional degree · Charleston School of Law · Charleston, SC

CIP 22.01

$46,657Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$73,362Median earnings 4 years after
$83,113Median earnings 5 years after
$152,981Median federal debt
167Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Law at Charleston School of Law earn a median of $46,657 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 $152,981, about 328% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Law (First professional degree) at other South Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia
$59,216$115,354

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $46,657 one year after graduation and $83,113 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $152,981.

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