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Law Schools in New York

Jobs for Law Grads in New York

There are 99,290 people in the state and 833,440 people in the nation working in Law jobs.

Law Jobs Nationwide vs. NY

Wages for Law Jobs in New York

In this state, Law grads earn an average of $203,198. Nationwide, they make an average of $176,546.

Law Wages Nationwide vs. NY

Our data covers 14 colleges in New York offering Law degrees. Learn about the most popular 14 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $75,228 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 4% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,956 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 9%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,779 a year. The school admits about 56% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $104,645 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $90,539 a year.

#6

Yeshiva University

New York

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,441 a year. About 64% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#7

Hofstra University

Hempstead

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,815 a year. The school admits about 71% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,105 a year. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

Pace University

New York

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,677 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Albany Law School

Albany

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $74,204 a year.

#11

Syracuse University

Syracuse

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,956 a year. The school admits about 42% of applicants. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $70,710 a year. With an admission rate of 8%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,259 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 69% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

#14

Touro University

New York

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,129 after earning their degree at this institution. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Law Careers in NY

Some of the careers Law majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 10% $137,571
Judicial Law Clerks 4% $132,226
Lawyers 3% $73,181
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 1% $93,794
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 0% $84,793
Law Teachers, Postsecondary -3% $91,726

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Law.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Legal Research 11,533
Legal Support Services 10,492
Non-Professional Legal Studies 4,796
Other Legal Professions 2,487

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