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Law at Syracuse University

Law at Syracuse University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Law, take a look at what Syracuse University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Syracuse University is located in Syracuse, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 200 law degrees were awarded at Syracuse University.

Studying Online at Syracuse University

Many students take online classes at Syracuse University. Of 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) studied exclusively online and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Law Rankings at Syracuse University

These rankings give you a sense of how Syracuse University’s Law program against other schools offering the same major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #5 of 11
Best Value New York #9 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #14 of 30
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #24 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #54 of 184
Best Value Nationwide #163 of 176

Earnings for Law Graduates from Syracuse University

Students who complete Syracuse University’s Law program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Law at Syracuse University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $59,689
2 years $56,776
3 years $74,295
4 years $84,748
5 years $97,544

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Law graduates from Syracuse University earn a median of $84,748, compared with $69,552 for all Syracuse University graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.

Law earnings compared with all majors at Syracuse University

More Specific Law Concentrations at Syracuse University

The Law program at Syracuse University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Law 200

Top-Paying Careers for Law Graduates

Students who finish Law program at Syracuse University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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

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