Legal Professions at University of Wyoming
What traits are you looking for in a school for Legal Professions, take a look at what University of Wyoming. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Wyoming is in Laramie, WY.
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Studying Online at University of Wyoming
Distance learning is available at University of Wyoming. Of 10,813 students, 2,268 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,532 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Legal Professions Rankings at University of Wyoming
Use these rankings to compare University of Wyoming’s Legal Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wyoming | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Wyoming | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #10 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #14 of 17 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #211 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #401 of 459 |
Earnings for Legal Professions Graduates from University of Wyoming
Graduates of University of Wyoming’s Legal Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,165 |
| 2 years | $55,383 |
| 3 years | $66,607 |
| 4 years | $72,231 |
| 5 years | $84,527 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Legal Professions graduates from University of Wyoming report median earnings of $72,231, compared with $58,250 for all University of Wyoming graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Legal Professions Graduates
Students who finish Legal Professions program at University of Wyoming pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Legal Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $137,571 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $134,350 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $132,226 |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | $93,794 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,726 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $84,793 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $80,735 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $76,955 |
| Lawyers | $73,181 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $67,272 |
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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