Location: Durham, NC•In-State Tuition: $65,805•Admission Rate: 7%•Avg SAT: 1539

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Duke UniversityDurham$65,805————
Northwestern UniversityEvanston$65,997$129,670$145,020——
Thomas M Cooley Law SchoolLansing—$76,326$72,647——
Georgetown UniversityWashington$65,081$72,299$88,252——
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley$14,850$60,003———
National Median—$74,312———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with legal research and advanced professional studies graduates

Lawyers

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

$151,160/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Law Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Duke University, approximately 13% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.