Law at University of Missouri-Columbia
If you plan to study Law, take a look at what University of Missouri-Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Missouri-Columbia is located in Columbia, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 131 law graduations were recorded at University of Missouri-Columbia.
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Studying Online at University of Missouri-Columbia
Online coursework is an option at University of Missouri-Columbia. Of 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia
Use these rankings to compare University of Missouri-Columbia’s Law program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 14 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #74 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #114 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia
Those who finish University of Missouri-Columbia’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 | $51,692 |
| 2 years | $54,621 |
| 3 years | $67,270 |
| 4 years | $74,684 |
| 5 years | $84,543 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Law graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia take home a median $74,684, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at University of Missouri-Columbia
This Law program at University of Missouri-Columbia includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 131 |
Best-Paid Careers for Law Graduates
Graduates of the Law program at University of Missouri-Columbia pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.