Law at University of California College of the Law-San Francisco
First Professional Degree
uclawsf.eduBased on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How University of California College of the Law-San Francisco graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California College of the Law-San Francisco | $90,386 | $122,517 | +36% |
| Stanford University | $162,001 | $247,989 | +53% |
| University of California-Berkeley | $196,724 | $182,943 | -7% |
| University of Southern California | $183,063 | $164,409 | -10% |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $155,825 | $151,546 | -3% |
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Law professional's programs at peer institutions in California (31 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 University of California College of the Law-San FranciscoSan Francisco | — | $90,386 | $122,517 | — | — |
 University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley | $14,850 | $196,724 | $182,943 | — | — |
 University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles | $68,237 | $183,063 | $164,409 | — | — |
 Stanford UniversityStanford | $62,484 | $162,001 | $247,989 | — | — |
 University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles | $13,747 | $155,825 | $151,546 | — | — |
 University of California-IrvineIrvine | $14,237 | $93,534 | $118,723 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $67,512 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with law graduates
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Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Law Teachers, Postsecondary
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Judicial Law Clerks
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- University of Southern California$183,063
- Stanford University$162,001
- University of California-Los Angeles$155,825
- University of California-Irvine$93,534
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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). 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.