Law at University of Richmond
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law, take a look at what University of Richmond. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Richmond is in University of Richmond, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 151 law degrees were granted at University of Richmond.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Richmond
Distance learning is available at University of Richmond. Among 3,722 students, 110 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,008 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at University of Richmond
Rankings can help you compare University of Richmond’s Law program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 48 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #43 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #117 of 184 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #147 of 176 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from University of Richmond
Those who finish University of Richmond’s Law program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,083 |
| 2 years | $59,858 |
| 3 years | $73,682 |
| 4 years | $86,168 |
| 5 years | $97,641 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Law graduates from University of Richmond earn a median of $86,168, compared with $80,851 for all University of Richmond graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at University of Richmond
This Law program at University of Richmond includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 151 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Those who complete Law program at University of Richmond go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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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