Law first professional degree programs in Illinois
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 Illinois
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Northwestern UniversityEvanston · Debt not reported$291,1322University of ChicagoChicago · Debt not reported$279,2033Loyola University ChicagoChicago · Debt not reported$122,3844Illinois Institute of TechnologyChicago · Debt not reported$111,5155DePaul UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$107,2646Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale · Debt not reported$79,6587Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb · Debt not reported$78,4598Trinity International University-IllinoisDeerfield · Debt not reported$69,932
CAREER CONTEXT IN IL
What related occupations pay in Illinois
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
23-1022Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
- State median wage
- $162,410
- Middle 50% wage range
- $83,990–$163,190
- State employment
- 80
- Projected growth
- +4.7%
- Annual openings
- 300
23-1011Lawyers
- State median wage
- $160,800
- Middle 50% wage range
- $103,020–$224,450
- State employment
- 33,590
- Projected growth
- +4.7%
- Annual openings
- 28,700
25-1112Law Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $107,700
- Middle 50% wage range
- $50,900–$212,740
- State employment
- 470
- Projected growth
- +2.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,800
23-1021Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
- State median wage
- $104,990
- Middle 50% wage range
- $72,860–$133,270
- State employment
- 550
- Projected growth
- 0.0%
- Annual openings
- 500
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; 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 | Northwestern University | Evanston | $291,132 | Not available |
| 2 | University of Chicago | Chicago | $279,203 | Not available |
| 3 | Loyola University Chicago | Chicago | $122,384 | Not available |
| 4 | Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago | $111,515 | Not available |
| 5 | DePaul University | Chicago | $107,264 | Not available |
| 6 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale | $79,658 | Not available |
| 7 | Northern Illinois University | Dekalb | $78,459 | Not available |
| 8 | Trinity International University-Illinois | Deerfield | $69,932 | 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 Illinois
What do Law first professional degree graduates earn in Illinois?
Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $107,264 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 Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Northwestern University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.