Legal Professions at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
If you plan to study Legal Professions, take a look at what University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor sits in Ann Arbor, MI.
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Online Class Availability at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Distance learning is available at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Among 52,855 students, 1,479 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,583 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Legal Professions Rankings at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Rankings can help you compare University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Legal Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 459 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 68 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #189 of 450 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 459 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #5 of 13 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 68 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #189 of 450 |
Earnings for Legal Professions Graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Graduates of University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Legal Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $146,285 |
| 2 years | $139,927 |
| 3 years | $151,208 |
| 4 years | $176,085 |
| 5 years | $197,273 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Legal Professions graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn a median of $176,085, compared with $92,481 for all University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates — about 90% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Legal Professions Graduates
Those who complete Legal Professions program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Legal Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $137,571 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $134,350 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $132,226 |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | $93,794 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,726 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $84,793 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $80,735 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $76,955 |
| Lawyers | $73,181 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $67,272 |
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.