Law at Temple University
If you are interested in studying Law, consider the program at Temple University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Temple University sits in Philadelphia, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 212 law degrees were granted at Temple University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Temple University
Many students take online classes at Temple University. Of 29,640 students, 2,344 (8%) studied exclusively online and 12,742 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at Temple University
Use these rankings to compare Temple University’s Law program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #16 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #60 of 184 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #120 of 176 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from Temple University
Graduates of Temple 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 | $63,481 |
| 2 years | $67,789 |
| 3 years | $79,307 |
| 4 years | $93,115 |
| 5 years | $107,536 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Law graduates from Temple University earn a median of $93,115, compared with $68,379 for all Temple University graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at Temple University
This Law program at Temple University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 212 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Students who finish Law program at Temple University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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
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