Law at University of Kentucky
If you are interested in studying Law, you may want to check out the program at University of Kentucky. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 140 law degrees were awarded at University of Kentucky.
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Studying Online at University of Kentucky
Online coursework is an option at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at University of Kentucky
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Kentucky’s Law program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #27 of 48 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #54 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #119 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from University of Kentucky
Those who finish University of Kentucky’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 | $48,755 |
| 2 years | $58,274 |
| 3 years | $68,449 |
| 4 years | $79,533 |
| 5 years | $90,723 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Law graduates from University of Kentucky take home a median $79,533, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at University of Kentucky
The Law program at University of Kentucky includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 140 |
Best-Paid Careers for Law Graduates
Students who finish Law program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. Below are 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.