Legal Professions at Eastern Kentucky University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Legal Professions, take a look at what Eastern Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Kentucky University is in Richmond, KY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Kentucky University
Distance learning is available at Eastern Kentucky University. Among 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Legal Professions Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University
These rankings give you a sense of how Eastern Kentucky University’s Legal Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #47 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #83 of 109 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #178 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #391 of 459 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #47 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #83 of 109 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #178 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #391 of 459 |
Earnings for Legal Professions Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University
Those who finish Eastern Kentucky University’s Legal Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,538 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $38,870 |
| 4 years | $44,205 |
| 5 years | $48,433 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Legal Professions graduates from Eastern Kentucky University report median earnings of $44,205, compared with $49,519 for all Eastern Kentucky University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Legal Professions Graduates
Those who complete Legal Professions program at Eastern Kentucky University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Legal Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $137,571 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $134,350 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $132,226 |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | $93,794 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,726 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $84,793 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $80,735 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $76,955 |
| Lawyers | $73,181 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $67,272 |
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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