Law first professional degree programs in Florida
Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and first professional degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Florida
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of MiamiCoral Gables · Debt not reported$117,8112University of FloridaGainesville · Debt not reported$114,4963Florida State UniversityTallahassee · Debt not reported$98,0604Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale · Debt not reported$96,4705Stetson UniversityDeLand · Debt not reported$96,4516Ave Maria School of LawNaples · Debt not reported$91,0057Barry UniversityMiami · Debt not reported$82,0248Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityTallahassee · Debt not reported$81,144
CAREER CONTEXT IN FL
What related occupations pay in Florida
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
23-1023Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
- State median wage
- $186,040
- Middle 50% wage range
- $176,450–$196,890
- State employment
- 1,380
- Projected growth
- +2.8%
- Annual openings
- 800
23-1011Lawyers
- State median wage
- $133,180
- Middle 50% wage range
- $99,720–$196,100
- State employment
- 55,210
- Projected growth
- +4.7%
- Annual openings
- 28,700
23-1021Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
- State median wage
- $115,920
- Middle 50% wage range
- $96,550–$149,430
- State employment
- 570
- Projected growth
- 0.0%
- Annual openings
- 500
25-1112Law Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $102,720
- Middle 50% wage range
- $80,110–$167,430
- State employment
- 720
- Projected growth
- +2.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,800
23-1012Judicial Law Clerks
- State median wage
- $55,180
- Middle 50% wage range
- $49,210–$59,740
- State employment
- 1,300
- Projected growth
- +2.8%
- Annual openings
- 1,500
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Florida; 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 | University of Miami | Coral Gables | $117,811 | Not available |
| 2 | University of Florida | Gainesville | $114,496 | Not available |
| 3 | Florida State University | Tallahassee | $98,060 | Not available |
| 4 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale | $96,470 | Not available |
| 5 | Stetson University | DeLand | $96,451 | Not available |
| 6 | Ave Maria School of Law | Naples | $91,005 | Not available |
| 7 | Barry University | Miami | $82,024 | Not available |
| 8 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Tallahassee | $81,144 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Law in Florida
What do Law first professional degree graduates earn in Florida?
Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $96,451 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 Florida colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Miami has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.