Law at University of Wyoming
If you plan to study Law, consider the program at University of Wyoming. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, WY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 86 law degrees were granted at University of Wyoming.
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Studying Online at University of Wyoming
Many students take online classes at University of Wyoming. Among 10,813 students, 2,268 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,532 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at University of Wyoming
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wyoming’s Law program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wyoming | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Wyoming | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #28 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #154 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from University of Wyoming
Graduates of University of Wyoming’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 | $53,165 |
| 2 years | $55,383 |
| 3 years | $66,607 |
| 4 years | $72,231 |
| 5 years | $84,527 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Law graduates from University of Wyoming earn a median of $72,231, compared with $58,250 for all University of Wyoming graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at University of Wyoming
This Law program at University of Wyoming includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 86 |
Best-Paid Careers for Law Graduates
Those who complete Law program at University of Wyoming work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.