Center for Advanced Legal Studies— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$56,561
in 2021+65% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 65% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 34% since 2012 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate declined by 7 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 68% | $4,925 |
| 1999 | — | — | 77% | $4,896 |
| 2000 | — | — | 79% | $5,255 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $5,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | $6,177 |
| 2003 | — | — | 61% | $7,474 |
| 2004 | — | — | 60% | $7,475 |
| 2005 | — | — | 71% | $8,460 |
| 2006 | — | — | 67% | $8,460 |
| 2007 | — | — | 73% | $8,460 |
| 2008 | $34,200 | — | 66% | $9,425 |
| 2009 | — | — | 54% | $10,025 |
| 2010 | $31,000 | — | 53% | $11,748 |
| 2011 | — | — | 53% | $12,050 |
| 2012 | $31,600 | $21,157 | 55% | $12,050 |
| 2013 | $33,600 | $23,235 | 64% | $12,329 |
| 2014 | $40,600 | $17,629 | 60% | $12,106 |
| 2015 | $41,200 | $18,772 | 60% | $9,500 |
| 2016 | — | $16,882 | 57% | $8,740 |
| 2017 | — | $14,603 | 54% | $8,685 |
| 2018 | — | $15,715 | 62% | $8,451 |
| 2019 | — | $14,825 | 65% | $9,383 |
| 2020 | — | $15,625 | 64% | $9,394 |
| 2021 | $56,561 | $13,750 | 68% | $9,395 |
| 2022 | — | $12,955 | 62% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,923 | 57% | — |
| 2024 | — | $10,914 | 53% | — |
| 2025 | — | $13,959 | 62% | — |