Law at The University of Montana
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law, you may want to check out the program at The University of Montana. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Montana sits in Missoula, MT.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 81 law degrees were awarded at The University of Montana.
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Online Class Availability at The University of Montana
Many students take online classes at The University of Montana. Of 10,811 students, 2,398 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,174 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at The University of Montana
Rankings can help you compare The University of Montana’s Law program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Montana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 8 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #64 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #152 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from The University of Montana
Graduates of The University of Montana’s Law program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,687 |
| 2 years | $52,433 |
| 3 years | $59,094 |
| 4 years | $66,479 |
| 5 years | $78,584 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Law graduates from The University of Montana report median earnings of $66,479, compared with $49,692 for all The University of Montana graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at The University of Montana
The Law program at The University of Montana includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 81 |
Top-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Students who finish Law program at The University of Montana go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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