Law at Washburn University
If you plan to study Law, you may want to check out the program at Washburn University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Washburn University is located in Topeka, KS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 96 law graduations were recorded at Washburn University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Washburn University
Distance learning is available at Washburn University. Among 6,033 students, 783 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,054 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at Washburn University
Use these rankings to compare Washburn University’s Law program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #35 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #155 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from Washburn University
Those who finish Washburn University’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 | $48,996 |
| 2 years | $52,542 |
| 3 years | $57,844 |
| 4 years | $66,762 |
| 5 years | $75,098 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Law graduates from Washburn University report median earnings of $66,762, compared with $60,805 for all Washburn University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at Washburn University
This Law program at Washburn University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 96 |
Top-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Students who finish Law program at Washburn University 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.