Law at Cleveland State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law, consider the program at Cleveland State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cleveland State University is in Cleveland, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 112 law degrees were granted at Cleveland State University.
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Studying Online at Cleveland State University
Many students take online classes at Cleveland State University. Of 14,074 students, 2,129 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,908 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at Cleveland State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Cleveland State University’s Law program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #20 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #48 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #134 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from Cleveland State University
Graduates of Cleveland State University’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 | $48,944 |
| 2 years | $54,020 |
| 3 years | $67,084 |
| 4 years | $75,216 |
| 5 years | $85,742 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Law graduates from Cleveland State University earn a median of $75,216, compared with $56,516 for all Cleveland State University graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at Cleveland State University
The Law program at Cleveland State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 112 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Graduates of the Law program at Cleveland State University go on to a range of careers. 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
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