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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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.