Law first professional degree programs in Virginia

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and first professional degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$110,606Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Virginia

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

1University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville · Debt not reported$284,309 2George Mason UniversityFairfax · Debt not reported$135,661 3William & MaryWilliamsburg · Debt not reported$115,663 4Washington and Lee UniversityLexington · Debt not reported$110,606 5University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond · Debt not reported$101,062 6Regent UniversityVirginia Beach · Debt not reported$82,360 7Appalachian School of LawGrundy · Debt not reported$65,332

CAREER CONTEXT IN VA

What related occupations pay in Virginia

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

23-1011Lawyers

State median wage: $167,210
Middle 50% wage range: $107,710–$207,480
State employment: 18,580
Projected growth: +4.7%
Annual openings: 28,700

10th–90th percentile: $79,330–$320,220

25-1112Law Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $136,270
Middle 50% wage range: $91,770–$211,340
State employment: 400
Projected growth: +2.6%
Annual openings: 1,800

10th–90th percentile: $50,030–$304,760

23-1023Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

State median wage: $104,000
Middle 50% wage range: $68,940–$192,440
State employment: 1,270
Projected growth: +2.8%
Annual openings: 800

10th–90th percentile: $62,180–$213,830

23-1022Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

State median wage: $79,530
Middle 50% wage range: $61,230–$98,990
State employment: 120
Projected growth: +4.7%
Annual openings: 300

10th–90th percentile: $51,570–$139,850

23-1012Judicial Law Clerks

State median wage: $65,940
Middle 50% wage range: $59,680–$76,140
State employment: 380
Projected growth: +2.8%
Annual openings: 1,500

10th–90th percentile: $54,310–$89,960

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Virginia; 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 Virginia-Main Campus	Charlottesville	$284,309	Not available
2	George Mason University	Fairfax	$135,661	Not available
3	William & Mary	Williamsburg	$115,663	Not available
4	Washington and Lee University	Lexington	$110,606	Not available
5	University of Richmond	University of Richmond	$101,062	Not available
6	Regent University	Virginia Beach	$82,360	Not available
7	Appalachian School of Law	Grundy	$65,332	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 Virginia

What do Law first professional degree graduates earn in Virginia?

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $110,606 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 Virginia colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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