Law at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you are interested in studying Law, consider the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is located in Carbondale, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 85 law degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Online coursework is an option at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Of 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Law program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #9 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #162 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Law program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,191 |
| 2 years | $48,041 |
| 3 years | $57,767 |
| 4 years | $64,069 |
| 5 years | $75,561 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Law graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale report median earnings of $64,069, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
The Law program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 85 |
Best-Paid Careers for Law Graduates
Graduates of the Law program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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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