Missouri · Law

Best Law institutions in Missouri, ranked by earnings

The Law program focuses on legal professions and studies, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices. It is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-law field and are…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 22.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
729
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,886
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
76%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Lawyers
$158,200
BLS OEWS 2024

4 institutions offering Law in Missouri

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis Private not-for-profit
28594%$14,126
2Saint Louis University
Saint Louis Private not-for-profit
18680%$24,886
3University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia Public
13175%
4University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City Public
12755%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Lawyers (SOC 23-1011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~31,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$151,160
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

SpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingActive Learning

What Lawyers earn in Missouri

Jobs in Missouri
11,950
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$158,200
median $124,210
Best-paying metro
$175,250
Kansas City, MO-KS

Related careers

Lawyers
$158,200 avg · 11,950 jobs
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
$147,790 avg · 550 jobs
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
$131,450 avg · 190 jobs
Judicial Law Clerks
$61,160 avg · 90 jobs
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
avg · 50 jobs
Law Teachers, Postsecondary
$137,500

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Law programs in Missouri.

How much do Lawyers earn in Missouri?+

The average annual wage for Lawyers in Missouri is $158,200 (median $124,210), across about 11,950 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Law program?+

The Law program focuses on legal professions and studies, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices. It is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-law field and are…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Lawyers?+

The national job outlook is about +4.1% growth with around 31,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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