Law at The Catholic University of America
If you are interested in studying Law, you may want to check out the program at The Catholic University of America. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The Catholic University of America is in Washington, DC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 128 law degrees were granted at The Catholic University of America.
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Studying Online at The Catholic University of America
Online coursework is an option at The Catholic University of America. Of 5,243 students, 459 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 667 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at The Catholic University of America
These rankings give you a sense of how The Catholic University of America’s Law program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 184 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #145 of 176 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from The Catholic University of America
Graduates of The Catholic University of America’s Law program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,128 |
| 2 years | $64,162 |
| 3 years | $80,941 |
| 4 years | $103,990 |
| 5 years | $118,594 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Law graduates from The Catholic University of America take home a median $103,990, compared with $73,599 for all The Catholic University of America graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at The Catholic University of America
This Law program at The Catholic University of America includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 128 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Graduates of the Law program at The Catholic University of America work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Law graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $137,571 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $132,226 |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | $93,794 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,726 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $84,793 |
| Lawyers | $73,181 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.