Law at University of Southern California
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University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 220 law degrees were granted at University of Southern California.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern California
Many students take online classes at University of Southern California. Among 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at University of Southern California
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern California’s Law program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #3 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 25 |
| Best Value | California | #8 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 184 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #13 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #134 of 176 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from University of Southern California
Graduates of University of Southern California’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 | $121,676 |
| 2 years | $101,072 |
| 3 years | $134,632 |
| 4 years | $164,409 |
| 5 years | $199,180 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Law graduates from University of Southern California take home a median $164,409, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 62% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at University of Southern California
The Law program at University of Southern California offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 220 |
Top-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Students who finish Law program at University of Southern California work across a variety of fields. Here 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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