Legal Professions at University of Missouri-Columbia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Legal Professions, take a look at what University of Missouri-Columbia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Missouri-Columbia is located in Columbia, MO.
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Studying Online at University of Missouri-Columbia
Online coursework is an option at University of Missouri-Columbia. Among 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Legal Professions Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia
Use these rankings to compare University of Missouri-Columbia’s Legal Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 31 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #230 of 459 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #304 of 450 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 31 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #230 of 459 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #304 of 450 |
Earnings for Legal Professions Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia
Graduates of University of Missouri-Columbia’s Legal Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,692 |
| 2 years | $54,621 |
| 3 years | $67,270 |
| 4 years | $74,684 |
| 5 years | $84,543 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Legal Professions graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $74,684, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Legal Professions Graduates
Students who finish Legal Professions program at University of Missouri-Columbia go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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
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