Law at University of Florida
If you plan to study Law, you may want to check out the program at University of Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Florida is located in Gainesville, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 265 law degrees were granted at University of Florida.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Florida
Distance learning is available at University of Florida. Of 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) studied exclusively online and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at University of Florida
Use these rankings to compare University of Florida’s Law program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | Florida | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 47 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #32 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from University of Florida
Those who finish University of Florida’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 | $59,605 |
| 2 years | $63,217 |
| 3 years | $80,354 |
| 4 years | $97,045 |
| 5 years | $116,234 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Law graduates from University of Florida take home a median $97,045, compared with $73,816 for all University of Florida graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at University of Florida
The Law program at University of Florida includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 265 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Those who complete Law program at University of Florida pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.