Law at Willamette University
If you plan to study Law, consider the program at Willamette University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Willamette University sits in Salem, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 110 law degrees were awarded at Willamette University.
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Online Class Availability at Willamette University
Willamette University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Law Rankings at Willamette University
Use these rankings to compare Willamette University’s Law program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #22 of 25 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #109 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #145 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from Willamette University
Graduates of Willamette 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 | $53,741 |
| 2 years | $49,102 |
| 3 years | $65,240 |
| 4 years | $77,880 |
| 5 years | $90,169 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Law graduates from Willamette University earn a median of $77,880, compared with $72,717 for all Willamette University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at Willamette University
The Law program at Willamette University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 110 |
Top-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Those who complete Law program at Willamette University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.