Law at University of Utah
If you plan to study Law, consider the program at University of Utah. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, UT.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 96 law degrees were granted at University of Utah.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Utah
Distance learning is available at University of Utah. Of 36,894 students, 2,249 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,066 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at University of Utah
Use these rankings to compare University of Utah’s Law program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Utah | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #20 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #113 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from University of Utah
Those who finish University of Utah’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 | $65,753 |
| 2 years | $60,689 |
| 3 years | $75,773 |
| 4 years | $86,029 |
| 5 years | $108,890 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Law graduates from University of Utah report median earnings of $86,029, compared with $74,538 for all University of Utah graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at University of Utah
This Law program at University of Utah includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 96 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Graduates of the Law program at University of Utah work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.