Law first professional degree programs in Texas
Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and first professional degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Texas
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Southern Methodist UniversityDallas · Debt not reported$153,6142University of HoustonHouston · Debt not reported$135,9843South Texas College of Law HoustonHouston · Debt not reported$108,2964Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station · Debt not reported$105,6735University of North Texas at DallasDallas · Debt not reported$101,1206Texas Tech UniversityLubbock · Debt not reported$100,7167St. Mary's UniversitySan Antonio · Debt not reported$87,375
CAREER CONTEXT IN TX
What related occupations pay in Texas
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
23-1011Lawyers
- State median wage
- $154,200
- Middle 50% wage range
- $102,810–$223,390
- State employment
- 56,580
- Projected growth
- +4.7%
- Annual openings
- 28,700
23-1023Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
- State median wage
- $139,990
- Middle 50% wage range
- $82,190–$167,990
- State employment
- 2,770
- Projected growth
- +2.8%
- Annual openings
- 800
25-1112Law Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $138,160
- Middle 50% wage range
- $97,950–$207,490
- State employment
- 880
- Projected growth
- +2.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,800
23-1021Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
- State median wage
- $100,400
- Middle 50% wage range
- $66,420–$129,960
- State employment
- 1,300
- Projected growth
- 0.0%
- Annual openings
- 500
23-1012Judicial Law Clerks
- State median wage
- $63,130
- Middle 50% wage range
- $53,350–$74,490
- State employment
- 220
- Projected growth
- +2.8%
- Annual openings
- 1,500
23-1022Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
- State median wage
- $50,940
- Middle 50% wage range
- $41,090–$64,340
- State employment
- Not reported
- Projected growth
- +4.7%
- Annual openings
- 300
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; 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 | Southern Methodist University | Dallas | $153,614 | Not available |
| 2 | University of Houston | Houston | $135,984 | Not available |
| 3 | South Texas College of Law Houston | Houston | $108,296 | Not available |
| 4 | Texas A&M University-College Station | College Station | $105,673 | Not available |
| 5 | University of North Texas at Dallas | Dallas | $101,120 | Not available |
| 6 | Texas Tech University | Lubbock | $100,716 | Not available |
| 7 | St. Mary's University | San Antonio | $87,375 | 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 Texas
What do Law first professional degree graduates earn in Texas?
Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $105,673 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 Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Southern Methodist University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.