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Law at New York University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Law at New York University
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.

Law earnings compared with all majors at New York University

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

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