Law at New York University
If you are interested in studying Law, consider the program at New York University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
New York University is in New York, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 523 law graduations were recorded at New York University.
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Studying Online at New York University
Many students take online classes at New York University. Among 56,832 students, 3,493 (6%) studied exclusively online and 10,998 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at New York University
These rankings give you a sense of how New York University’s Law program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 184 |
| Best Value | New York | #7 of 11 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #17 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #144 of 176 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from New York University
Those who finish New York 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 | $189,685 |
| 2 years | $174,714 |
| 3 years | $209,134 |
| 4 years | $230,197 |
| 5 years | $246,348 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Law graduates from New York University report median earnings of $230,197, compared with $96,730 for all New York University graduates — about 138% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at New York University
The Law program at New York University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 523 |
Best-Paid Careers for Law Graduates
Those who complete Law program at New York University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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