Law at University of San Diego
If you plan to study Law, you may want to check out the program at University of San Diego. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of San Diego sits in San Diego, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 250 law graduations were recorded at University of San Diego.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of San Diego
Distance learning is available at University of San Diego. Of 9,714 students, 1,470 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at University of San Diego
Use these rankings to compare University of San Diego’s Law program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #7 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 25 |
| Best Value | California | #7 of 15 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #40 of 184 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #135 of 176 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from University of San Diego
Graduates of University of San Diego’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 | $71,367 |
| 2 years | $73,391 |
| 3 years | $92,346 |
| 4 years | $109,740 |
| 5 years | $130,132 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Law graduates from University of San Diego take home a median $109,740, compared with $80,450 for all University of San Diego graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at University of San Diego
This Law program at University of San Diego offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 250 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Graduates of the Law program at University of San Diego pursue many career paths. 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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