Law at Washington University in St Louis
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law, consider the program at Washington University in St Louis. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Washington University in St Louis is in St. Louis, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 285 law degrees were granted at Washington University in St Louis.
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Online & Distance Learning at Washington University in St Louis
Online coursework is an option at Washington University in St Louis. Among 16,357 students, 678 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at Washington University in St Louis
These rankings give you a sense of how Washington University in St Louis’s Law program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 14 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 184 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #72 of 176 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from Washington University in St Louis
Graduates of Washington University in St Louis’s Law program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $90,605 |
| 2 years | $80,755 |
| 3 years | $115,101 |
| 4 years | $131,895 |
| 5 years | $153,068 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Law graduates from Washington University in St Louis report median earnings of $131,895, compared with $99,002 for all Washington University in St Louis graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at Washington University in St Louis
The Law program at Washington University in St Louis offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 285 |
Top-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Those who complete Law program at Washington University in St Louis go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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
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