Law at University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you are interested in studying Law, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is in Madison, WI.
During the most recent reporting year, 265 law degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) studied exclusively online and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Law program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #29 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #39 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Madison’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 | $57,402 |
| 2 years | $60,126 |
| 3 years | $72,579 |
| 4 years | $84,364 |
| 5 years | $104,344 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Law graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison take home a median $84,364, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Madison
This Law program at University of Wisconsin-Madison breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 265 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Students who finish Law program at University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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