Law at Widener University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law, you may want to check out the program at Widener University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Widener University is located in Chester, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 290 law graduations were recorded at Widener University.
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Online Class Availability at Widener University
Online coursework is an option at Widener University. Of 5,713 students, 1,022 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 614 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at Widener University
These rankings give you a sense of how Widener University’s Law program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #13 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #106 of 184 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #130 of 176 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from Widener University
Those who finish Widener 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 | $50,960 |
| 2 years | $55,632 |
| 3 years | $65,158 |
| 4 years | $75,456 |
| 5 years | $87,974 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Law graduates from Widener University report median earnings of $75,456, compared with $71,295 for all Widener University graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at Widener University
This Law program at Widener University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 290 |
Top-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Those who complete Law program at Widener University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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