Law at St. Mary’s University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law, consider the program at St. Mary’s University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
St. Mary’s University sits in San Antonio, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 240 law degrees were granted at St. Mary’s University.
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Studying Online at St. Mary’s University
Distance learning is available at St. Mary’s University. Of 3,456 students, 205 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 712 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at St. Mary’s University
Use these rankings to compare St. Mary’s University’s Law program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #8 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #12 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #95 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #144 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from St. Mary’s University
Those who finish St. Mary’s 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 | $55,618 |
| 2 years | $51,458 |
| 3 years | $62,917 |
| 4 years | $73,788 |
| 5 years | $87,931 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Law graduates from St. Mary’s University report median earnings of $73,788, compared with $58,353 for all St. Mary’s University graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at St. Mary’s University
The Law program at St. Mary’s University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 240 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Students who finish Law program at St. Mary’s University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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