Law at Northern Illinois University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law, consider the program at Northern Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Illinois University is located in Dekalb, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 94 law degrees were awarded at Northern Illinois University.
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Online Class Availability at Northern Illinois University
Online coursework is an option at Northern Illinois University. Among 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) studied exclusively online and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at Northern Illinois University
Use these rankings to compare Northern Illinois University’s Law program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #33 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #153 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from Northern Illinois University
Those who finish Northern Illinois 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 | $49,788 |
| 2 years | $50,960 |
| 3 years | $58,618 |
| 4 years | $65,443 |
| 5 years | $74,619 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Law graduates from Northern Illinois University earn a median of $65,443, compared with $63,103 for all Northern Illinois University graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at Northern Illinois University
This Law program at Northern Illinois University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 94 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Those who complete Law program at Northern Illinois University pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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