Law at Howard University
If you plan to study Law, you may want to check out the program at Howard University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Howard University sits in Washington, DC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 152 law graduations were recorded at Howard University.
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Studying Online at Howard University
Distance learning is available at Howard University. Of 14,890 students, 1,482 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,410 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at Howard University
Use these rankings to compare Howard University’s Law program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #27 of 30 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #29 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #116 of 184 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #175 of 176 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from Howard University
Students who complete Howard 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 | $62,960 |
| 2 years | $58,152 |
| 3 years | $71,129 |
| 4 years | $83,812 |
| 5 years | $105,202 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Law graduates from Howard University earn a median of $83,812, compared with $65,852 for all Howard University graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at Howard University
This Law program at Howard University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 152 |
Best-Paid Careers for Law Graduates
Graduates of the Law program at Howard University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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