Law at University of Notre Dame
If you are interested in studying Law, take a look at what University of Notre Dame. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Notre Dame is in Notre Dame, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 187 law graduations were recorded at University of Notre Dame.
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Studying Online at University of Notre Dame
Many students take online classes at University of Notre Dame. Among 13,042 students, 246 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 461 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at University of Notre Dame
Use these rankings to compare University of Notre Dame’s Law program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #23 of 184 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #111 of 176 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from University of Notre Dame
Graduates of University of Notre Dame’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 | $87,638 |
| 2 years | $85,243 |
| 3 years | $110,135 |
| 4 years | $127,146 |
| 5 years | $153,320 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Law graduates from University of Notre Dame earn a median of $127,146, compared with $99,029 for all University of Notre Dame graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at University of Notre Dame
The Law program at University of Notre Dame offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 187 |
Top-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Graduates of the Law program at University of Notre Dame pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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
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