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Law at Emory University

Law at Emory University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Law, you may want to check out the program at Emory University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Emory University is in Atlanta, GA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 290 law degrees were awarded at Emory University.

Online & Distance Learning at Emory University

Online coursework is an option at Emory University. Among 15,175 students, 925 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,596 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Law Rankings at Emory University

Rankings can help you compare Emory University’s Law program against other schools offering the same major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Georgia #1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #4 of 48
Best Value Georgia #4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #31 of 184
Best Value Southeast (Region) #31 of 47
Best Value Nationwide #93 of 176

Earnings for Law Graduates from Emory University

Graduates of Emory University’s Law program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Law at Emory University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $74,396
2 years $72,711
3 years $92,305
4 years $112,488
5 years $129,964

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Law graduates from Emory University take home a median $112,488, compared with $80,816 for all Emory University graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.

Law earnings compared with all majors at Emory University

More Specific Law Concentrations at Emory University

The Law program at Emory University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Law 290

Top-Paying Careers for Law Graduates

Those who complete Law program at Emory University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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