Is Thomas M Cooley Law School worth it?
Thomas M Cooley Law School is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Lansing, Michigan (midsize city). It awarded 142 degrees in 2024, most often in law, tax law and legal research and advanced professional studies.
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Median earnings 4 years after
$79,078
Median earnings 10 years after
$63,450
Completions (2024)
142
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First professional | $45,431 | $74,147 | 463 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | First professional | $76,326 | $89,975 | 24 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 124 |
| Tax Law/Taxation | Master's | 8 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | Master's | 7 |
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law | Master's | 3 |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | Master's | 0 |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | Master's | 0 |
| Intellectual Property Law | Master's | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Thomas M Cooley Law School. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
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