Law at George Washington University
If you plan to study Law, take a look at what George Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
George Washington University is located in Washington, DC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 551 law graduations were recorded at George Washington University.
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Studying Online at George Washington University
Distance learning is available at George Washington University. Of 25,374 students, 3,989 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,955 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at George Washington University
These rankings give you a sense of how George Washington University’s Law program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 184 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #20 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #153 of 176 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from George Washington University
Students who complete George Washington University’s Law program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $77,345 |
| 2 years | $83,177 |
| 3 years | $102,875 |
| 4 years | $125,556 |
| 5 years | $142,941 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Law graduates from George Washington University take home a median $125,556, compared with $92,364 for all George Washington University graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at George Washington University
The Law program at George Washington University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 551 |
Best-Paid Careers for Law Graduates
Those who complete Law program at George Washington University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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
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