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Law at University of Iowa

Law at University of Iowa

If you are interested in studying Law, consider the program at University of Iowa. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 173 law degrees were granted at University of Iowa.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Iowa

Distance learning is available at University of Iowa. Of 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Law Rankings at University of Iowa

Use these rankings to compare University of Iowa’s Law program to other colleges that offer this major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #1 of 2
Best Value Iowa #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #3 of 14
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #9 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #55 of 184
Best Value Nationwide #79 of 176

Earnings for Law Graduates from University of Iowa

Graduates of University of Iowa’s Law program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Law at University of Iowa
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $61,283
2 years $69,338
3 years $81,057
4 years $94,146
5 years $110,931

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Law graduates from University of Iowa report median earnings of $94,146, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.

Law earnings compared with all majors at University of Iowa

More Specific Law Concentrations at University of Iowa

The Law program at University of Iowa offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Law 173

Top-Paying Careers for Law Graduates

Students who finish Law program at University of Iowa work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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

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