Law first professional degree programs in New York
Compare 12 reporting programs using the same federal field and first professional degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in New York
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York · Debt not reported$308,9432New York UniversityNew York · Debt not reported$255,4013Fordham UniversityBronx · Debt not reported$232,5954Yeshiva UniversityNew York · Debt not reported$124,5975Brooklyn Law SchoolBrooklyn · Debt not reported$121,2546St. John's University-New YorkQueens · Debt not reported$112,3257New York Law SchoolNew York · Debt not reported$109,1228Hofstra UniversityHempstead · Debt not reported$102,9019Syracuse UniversitySyracuse · Debt not reported$97,64810CUNY School of LawLong Island City · Debt not reported$87,345
CAREER CONTEXT IN NY
What related occupations pay in New York
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
- $216,390
- Middle 50% wage range
- $174,250–$232,590
- State employment
- 2,270
- Projected growth
- +2.8%
- Annual openings
- 800
23-1011Lawyers
- State median wage
- $207,860
- Middle 50% wage range
- $127,580–$322,120
- State employment
- 91,870
- Projected growth
- +4.7%
- Annual openings
- 28,700
23-1012Judicial Law Clerks
- State median wage
- $133,320
- Middle 50% wage range
- $86,730–$163,650
- State employment
- 850
- Projected growth
- +2.8%
- Annual openings
- 1,500
25-1112Law Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $132,180
- Middle 50% wage range
- $92,310–$214,900
- State employment
- 2,190
- Projected growth
- +2.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,800
23-1021Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
- State median wage
- $123,170
- Middle 50% wage range
- $101,190–$132,480
- State employment
- 1,400
- Projected growth
- 0.0%
- Annual openings
- 500
23-1022Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
- State median wage
- $70,800
- Middle 50% wage range
- $48,450–$102,170
- State employment
- 1,050
- Projected growth
- +4.7%
- Annual openings
- 300
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York | New York | $308,943 | Not available |
| 2 | New York University | New York | $255,401 | Not available |
| 3 | Fordham University | Bronx | $232,595 | Not available |
| 4 | Yeshiva University | New York | $124,597 | Not available |
| 5 | Brooklyn Law School | Brooklyn | $121,254 | Not available |
| 6 | St. John's University-New York | Queens | $112,325 | Not available |
| 7 | New York Law School | New York | $109,122 | Not available |
| 8 | Hofstra University | Hempstead | $102,901 | Not available |
| 9 | Syracuse University | Syracuse | $97,648 | Not available |
| 10 | CUNY School of Law | Long Island City | $87,345 | Not available |
| 11 | Touro University | New York | $86,767 | Not available |
| 12 | University at Buffalo | Buffalo | $85,126 | 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 New York
What do Law first professional degree graduates earn in New York?
Across 12 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $109,122 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 New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Columbia University in the City of New York has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.