Law at Loyola University Chicago
If you are interested in studying Law, take a look at what Loyola University Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Loyola University Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 351 law degrees were awarded at Loyola University Chicago.
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Online & Distance Learning at Loyola University Chicago
Distance learning is available at Loyola University Chicago. Of 17,384 students, 1,393 (8%) studied exclusively online and 3,165 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at Loyola University Chicago
Rankings can help you compare Loyola University Chicago’s Law program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 30 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #25 of 184 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #149 of 176 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from Loyola University Chicago
Students who complete Loyola University Chicago’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 | $69,345 |
| 2 years | $65,424 |
| 3 years | $85,807 |
| 4 years | $104,463 |
| 5 years | $125,944 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Law graduates from Loyola University Chicago take home a median $104,463, compared with $74,898 for all Loyola University Chicago graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at Loyola University Chicago
The Law program at Loyola University Chicago includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 351 |
Best-Paid Careers for Law Graduates
Those who complete Law program at Loyola University Chicago pursue many career paths. 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
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