Law at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law, consider the program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in Lincoln, NE.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 155 law degrees were awarded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Studying Online at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Distance learning is available at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Of 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Use these rankings to compare University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Law program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #55 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #110 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Students who complete University of Nebraska-Lincoln’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 | $58,761 |
| 2 years | $55,512 |
| 3 years | $64,650 |
| 4 years | $73,448 |
| 5 years | $86,484 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Law graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $73,448, compared with $61,163 for all University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
This Law program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 155 |
Best-Paid Careers for Law Graduates
Those who complete Law program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln go on to a range of careers. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.