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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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Law at University of Missouri-Columbia
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.

Law earnings compared with all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia

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

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