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Law at University of Houston

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Law at University of Houston
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.

Law earnings compared with all majors at University of Houston

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

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