Law at University of Houston
If you are interested in studying Law, you may want to check out the program at University of Houston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Houston sits in Houston, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 280 law degrees were granted at University of Houston.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Houston
Online coursework is an option at University of Houston. Of 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at University of Houston
Use these rankings to compare University of Houston’s Law program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #16 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #45 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from University of Houston
Graduates of University of Houston’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 | $70,167 |
| 2 years | $74,200 |
| 3 years | $87,533 |
| 4 years | $107,620 |
| 5 years | $123,404 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Law graduates from University of Houston earn a median of $107,620, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 62% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at University of Houston
This Law program at University of Houston offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 280 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Those who complete Law program at University of Houston pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.