Law at Northwestern University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law, consider the program at Northwestern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern University is in Evanston, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 293 law graduations were recorded at Northwestern University.
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Online Class Availability at Northwestern University
Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at Northwestern University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern University’s Law program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 30 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 184 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #104 of 176 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from Northwestern University
Those who finish Northwestern 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 | $187,194 |
| 2 years | $170,971 |
| 3 years | $206,288 |
| 4 years | $227,792 |
| 5 years | $256,851 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Law graduates from Northwestern University earn a median of $227,792, compared with $111,206 for all Northwestern University graduates — about 105% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at Northwestern University
The Law program at Northwestern University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 293 |
Best-Paid Careers for Law Graduates
Graduates of the Law program at Northwestern University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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