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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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.