Law first professional degree programs in District of Columbia

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and first professional degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$112,809Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in District of Columbia

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Georgetown UniversityWashington · Debt not reported$226,624 2George Washington UniversityWashington · Debt not reported$140,848 3Howard UniversityWashington · Debt not reported$116,413 4The Catholic University of AmericaWashington · Debt not reported$112,809 5American UniversityWashington · Debt not reported$109,523 6University of the District of ColumbiaWashington · Debt not reported$90,325

CAREER CONTEXT IN DC

What related occupations pay in District of Columbia

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

23-1011Lawyers

State median wage: $195,190
Middle 50% wage range: $172,060–$360,310
State employment: 33,070
Projected growth: +4.7%
Annual openings: 28,700

10th–90th percentile: $120,580–$392,750

23-1021Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

State median wage: $181,060
Middle 50% wage range: $137,560–$207,480
State employment: 300
Projected growth: 0.0%
Annual openings: 500

10th–90th percentile: $107,050–$207,480

25-1112Law Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $134,090
Middle 50% wage range: $98,520–$168,210
State employment: 670
Projected growth: +2.6%
Annual openings: 1,800

10th–90th percentile: $82,600–$212,620

23-1022Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

State median wage: $110,300
Middle 50% wage range: $86,440–$126,410
State employment: 150
Projected growth: +4.7%
Annual openings: 300

10th–90th percentile: $70,100–$170,990

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in District of Columbia; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Georgetown University	Washington	$226,624	Not available
2	George Washington University	Washington	$140,848	Not available
3	Howard University	Washington	$116,413	Not available
4	The Catholic University of America	Washington	$112,809	Not available
5	American University	Washington	$109,523	Not available
6	University of the District of Columbia	Washington	$90,325	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Law in District of Columbia

What do Law first professional degree graduates earn in District of Columbia?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $112,809 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which District of Columbia colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Georgetown University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.