Law at University of Memphis
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law, you may want to check out the program at University of Memphis. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Memphis is in Memphis, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 101 law degrees were granted at University of Memphis.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Memphis
Distance learning is available at University of Memphis. Of 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at University of Memphis
Rankings can help you compare University of Memphis’s Law program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #10 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #39 of 48 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #41 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #166 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from University of Memphis
Graduates of University of Memphis’s Law program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,920 |
| 2 years | $51,035 |
| 3 years | $61,841 |
| 4 years | $71,652 |
| 5 years | $83,228 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Law graduates from University of Memphis take home a median $71,652, compared with $55,025 for all University of Memphis graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at University of Memphis
The Law program at University of Memphis includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 101 |
Top-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Those who complete Law program at University of Memphis go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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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