Law first professional degree programs in Pennsylvania

Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and first professional degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

8Programs reporting earnings

$94,797Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Pennsylvania

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

CAREER CONTEXT IN PA

What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania

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

23-1011Lawyers

State median wage: $157,180
Middle 50% wage range: $98,720–$208,260
State employment: 27,170
Projected growth: +4.7%
Annual openings: 28,700

10th–90th percentile: $77,100–$323,370

25-1112Law Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $121,310
Middle 50% wage range: $80,420–$160,680
State employment: 710
Projected growth: +2.6%
Annual openings: 1,800

10th–90th percentile: $62,780–$209,130

23-1023Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

State median wage: $110,580
Middle 50% wage range: $110,580–$110,580
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +2.8%
Annual openings: 800

10th–90th percentile: $110,580–$110,580

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

State median wage: $98,010
Middle 50% wage range: $77,200–$130,640
State employment: 800
Projected growth: 0.0%
Annual openings: 500

10th–90th percentile: $67,130–$160,120

23-1022Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

State median wage: $67,890
Middle 50% wage range: $57,900–$84,070
State employment: 310
Projected growth: +4.7%
Annual openings: 300

10th–90th percentile: $40,680–$98,070

23-1012Judicial Law Clerks

State median wage: $50,590
Middle 50% wage range: $39,330–$61,960
State employment: 970
Projected growth: +2.8%
Annual openings: 1,500

10th–90th percentile: $34,310–$76,250

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; 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 Pennsylvania	Philadelphia	$302,120	Not available
2	Villanova University	Villanova	$129,021	Not available
3	Temple University	Philadelphia	$117,775	Not available
4	Drexel University	Philadelphia	$95,933	Not available
5	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	Pittsburgh	$94,797	Not available
6	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	University Park	$90,775	Not available
7	Widener University	Chester	$83,799	Not available
8	Duquesne University	Pittsburgh	$82,014	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 Pennsylvania

What do Law first professional degree graduates earn in Pennsylvania?

Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $94,797 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 Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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