Legal Professions at University of Iowa
What traits are you looking for in a school for Legal Professions, consider the program at University of Iowa. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Iowa
Distance learning is available at University of Iowa. Of 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Legal Professions Rankings at University of Iowa
Rankings can help you compare University of Iowa’s Legal Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 31 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #78 of 459 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #322 of 450 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 31 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #78 of 459 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #322 of 450 |
Earnings for Legal Professions Graduates from University of Iowa
Graduates of University of Iowa’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 | $61,283 |
| 2 years | $69,338 |
| 3 years | $81,057 |
| 4 years | $94,146 |
| 5 years | $100,127 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Legal Professions graduates from University of Iowa report median earnings of $94,146, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Legal Professions Graduates
Those who complete Legal Professions program at University of Iowa go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.