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Law at William & Mary

Law at William & Mary

If you are interested in studying Law, consider the program at William & Mary. Get started with the following essential facts.

William & Mary sits in Williamsburg, VA.

During the most recent reporting year, 171 law graduations were recorded at William & Mary.

Studying Online at William & Mary

Distance learning is available at William & Mary. Of 9,818 students, 1,098 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 223 (2%) took at least some classes online.

Law Rankings at William & Mary

Use these rankings to compare William & Mary’s Law program to other colleges that offer this major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Virginia #2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #9 of 48
Best Value Southeast (Region) #25 of 47
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #50 of 184
Best Value Nationwide #87 of 176

Earnings for Law Graduates from William & Mary

Graduates of William & Mary’s Law program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Law at William & Mary
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $64,972
2 years $66,087
3 years $81,526
4 years $93,684
5 years $109,046

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Law graduates from William & Mary earn a median of $93,684, compared with $68,594 for all William & Mary graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.

Law earnings compared with all majors at William & Mary

More Specific Law Concentrations at William & Mary

This Law program at William & Mary breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Law 171

Best-Paid Careers for Law Graduates

Those who complete Law program at William & Mary pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Law majors, 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

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