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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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.