Law at Seattle University
If you are interested in studying Law, you may want to check out the program at Seattle University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Seattle University sits in Seattle, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 205 law degrees were granted at Seattle University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Seattle University
Online coursework is an option at Seattle University. Among 7,189 students, 564 (8%) studied exclusively online and 915 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at Seattle University
Use these rankings to compare Seattle University’s Law program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Washington | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 25 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #16 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #88 of 184 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #148 of 176 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from Seattle University
Graduates of Seattle 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 | $59,130 |
| 2 years | $60,452 |
| 3 years | $71,929 |
| 4 years | $84,607 |
| 5 years | $96,708 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Law graduates from Seattle University take home a median $84,607, compared with $82,033 for all Seattle University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at Seattle University
This Law program at Seattle University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 205 |
Top-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Students who finish Law program at Seattle University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.