Legal Professions at Washington and Lee University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Legal Professions, you may want to check out the program at Washington and Lee University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Washington and Lee University is located in Lexington, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Legal Professions Rankings at Washington and Lee University
Use these rankings to compare Washington and Lee University’s Legal Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #11 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #39 of 109 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #91 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #207 of 459 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #348 of 450 |
Earnings for Legal Professions Graduates from Washington and Lee University
Those who finish Washington and Lee University’s Legal Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,586 |
| 2 years | $72,642 |
| 3 years | $83,304 |
| 4 years | $93,627 |
| 5 years | $108,151 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Legal Professions graduates from Washington and Lee University report median earnings of $93,627, compared with $90,287 for all Washington and Lee University graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Legal Professions Graduates
Those who complete Legal Professions program at Washington and Lee University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Legal Professions graduates, 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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