Law at University of Missouri-Kansas City
If you plan to study Law, you may want to check out the program at University of Missouri-Kansas City. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Missouri-Kansas City is located in Kansas City, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 127 law graduations were recorded at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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Studying Online at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Distance learning is available at University of Missouri-Kansas City. Of 14,732 students, 683 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,951 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at University of Missouri-Kansas City
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Law program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #24 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #136 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City
Graduates of University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Law program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,613 |
| 2 years | $51,169 |
| 3 years | $63,544 |
| 4 years | $71,740 |
| 5 years | $85,547 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Law graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City take home a median $71,740, compared with $75,586 for all University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at University of Missouri-Kansas City
The Law program at University of Missouri-Kansas City offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 127 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Graduates of the Law program at University of Missouri-Kansas City work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Law majors, 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
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