Law at University of Chicago
If you plan to study Law, you may want to check out the program at University of Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 199 law degrees were awarded at University of Chicago.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Chicago
Many students take online classes at University of Chicago. Of 18,566 students, 102 (1%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at University of Chicago
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Chicago’s Law program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 184 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #46 of 176 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from University of Chicago
Graduates of University of Chicago’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 | $181,006 |
| 2 years | $171,510 |
| 3 years | $219,263 |
| 4 years | $256,407 |
| 5 years | $308,354 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Law graduates from University of Chicago earn a median of $256,407, compared with $98,855 for all University of Chicago graduates — about 159% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at University of Chicago
This Law program at University of Chicago offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 199 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Students who finish Law program at University of Chicago go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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