Law at Santa Clara University
If you plan to study Law, you may want to check out the program at Santa Clara University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Santa Clara University is in Santa Clara, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 203 law degrees were granted at Santa Clara University.
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Studying Online at Santa Clara University
Many students take online classes at Santa Clara University. Of 9,728 students, 500 (5%) studied exclusively online and 936 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at Santa Clara University
These rankings give you a sense of how Santa Clara University’s Law program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #10 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #11 of 25 |
| Best Value | California | #15 of 15 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #23 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #59 of 184 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #176 of 176 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from Santa Clara University
Students who complete Santa Clara 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 | $74,729 |
| 2 years | $68,379 |
| 3 years | $100,639 |
| 4 years | $112,148 |
| 5 years | $137,240 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Law graduates from Santa Clara University earn a median of $112,148, compared with $110,779 for all Santa Clara University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at Santa Clara University
This Law program at Santa Clara University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 203 |
Top-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Students who finish Law program at Santa Clara University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.