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Law at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Law at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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.

Law earnings compared with all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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

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