Law at Gonzaga University
If you are interested in studying Law, consider the program at Gonzaga University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Gonzaga University sits in Spokane, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 165 law degrees were awarded at Gonzaga University.
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Online Class Availability at Gonzaga University
Distance learning is available at Gonzaga University. Among 7,470 students, 653 (9%) studied exclusively online and 603 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at Gonzaga University
Rankings can help you compare Gonzaga University’s Law program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Washington | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #18 of 25 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #18 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #108 of 184 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #156 of 176 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from Gonzaga University
Those who finish Gonzaga 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 | $52,437 |
| 2 years | $56,415 |
| 3 years | $69,299 |
| 4 years | $76,934 |
| 5 years | $89,280 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Law graduates from Gonzaga University take home a median $76,934, compared with $78,507 for all Gonzaga University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at Gonzaga University
The Law program at Gonzaga University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 165 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Students who finish Law program at Gonzaga University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.