Law at University of Southern Maine
If you plan to study Law, take a look at what University of Southern Maine. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Southern Maine is located in Portland, ME.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 85 law degrees were granted at University of Southern Maine.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern Maine
Many students take online classes at University of Southern Maine. Among 7,604 students, 1,870 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,803 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at University of Southern Maine
Rankings can help you compare University of Southern Maine’s Law program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Maine | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #25 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #146 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from University of Southern Maine
Those who finish University of Southern Maine’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 | $52,579 |
| 2 years | $55,594 |
| 3 years | $65,574 |
| 4 years | $69,705 |
| 5 years | $80,203 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Law graduates from University of Southern Maine earn a median of $69,705, compared with $59,174 for all University of Southern Maine graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at University of Southern Maine
The Law program at University of Southern Maine offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 85 |
Best-Paid Careers for Law Graduates
Graduates of the Law program at University of Southern Maine go on to a range of careers. Below are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.