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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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