# Roger Williams University: Legal Professions and Studies, Other (bachelor's)

Bristol, RI. IPEDS 217518, CIP 22.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/roger-williams-university/majors/legal-professions-and-studies-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,424
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,230 (U.S. median for this major: $58,718 across 10 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in RI: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,512

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,230 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $29,778 | $121,792 | 4.6 years |
| 30-48k | $30,087 | $123,056 | 4.7 years |
| 48-75k | $33,623 | $137,518 | 5.2 years |
| 75-110k | $37,318 | $152,631 | 5.8 years |
| 110k+ | $40,792 | $166,839 | 6.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Legal Professions and Studies, Other at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Williams University | $66,230 | $27,000 | $37,999 | 69% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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