Law at Washington and Lee University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law, consider the program at Washington and Lee University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Washington and Lee University is in Lexington, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 142 law graduations were recorded at Washington and Lee University.
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Online Class Availability at Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Law Rankings at Washington and Lee University
Rankings can help you compare Washington and Lee University’s Law program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #24 of 48 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 47 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #100 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #105 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from Washington and Lee University
Graduates of Washington and Lee 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 | $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 after graduating, Law 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.
More Specific Law Concentrations at Washington and Lee University
The Law program at Washington and Lee University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 142 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Those who complete Law program at Washington and Lee University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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
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