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Law at George Mason University

Law at George Mason University

If you are interested in studying Law, take a look at what George Mason University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

George Mason University is located in Fairfax, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 237 law degrees were awarded at George Mason University.

Studying Online at George Mason University

Online coursework is an option at George Mason University. Among 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) studied exclusively online and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Law Rankings at George Mason University

Use these rankings to compare George Mason University’s Law program against other schools offering the same major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Virginia #1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #7 of 48
Best Value Southeast (Region) #12 of 47
Best Value Nationwide #43 of 176
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #44 of 184

Earnings for Law Graduates from George Mason University

Students who complete George Mason 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 George Mason University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $73,757
2 years $75,204
3 years $89,808
4 years $109,265
5 years $127,882

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Law graduates from George Mason University report median earnings of $109,265, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.

Law earnings compared with all majors at George Mason University

More Specific Law Concentrations at George Mason University

This Law program at George Mason University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Law 237

Top-Paying Careers for Law Graduates

Those who complete Law program at George Mason University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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

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