Law at Georgetown University
If you plan to study Law, you may want to check out the program at Georgetown University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Georgetown University sits in Washington, DC.
During the most recent reporting year, 672 law degrees were awarded at Georgetown University.
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Studying Online at Georgetown University
Online coursework is an option at Georgetown University. Among 20,031 students, 2,625 (13%) studied exclusively online and 1,344 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at Georgetown University
Use these rankings to compare Georgetown University’s Law program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 30 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 184 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #157 of 176 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from Georgetown University
Those who finish Georgetown 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 | $165,914 |
| 2 years | $119,805 |
| 3 years | $129,874 |
| 4 years | $146,922 |
| 5 years | $163,738 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Law graduates from Georgetown University take home a median $146,922, compared with $103,843 for all Georgetown University graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at Georgetown University
The Law program at Georgetown University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 672 |
Top-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Graduates of the Law program at Georgetown University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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
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