Oregon · Law

Best Law institutions in Oregon, 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
3
offering CIP 22.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
470
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$27,621
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
73%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Lawyers
$152,580
BLS OEWS 2024

3 institutions offering Law in Oregon

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Lewis & Clark College
Portland Private not-for-profit
19575%$27,621
2University of Oregon
Eugene Public
16572%
3Willamette University
Salem Private not-for-profit
11071%$20,345

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 Oregon

Jobs in Oregon
7,690
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$152,580
median $141,520
Best-paying metro
$160,150
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Related careers

Lawyers
$152,580 avg · 7,690 jobs
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
$100,850 avg · 470 jobs
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
$167,830 avg · 320 jobs
Law Teachers, Postsecondary
$141,000 avg · 300 jobs
Judicial Law Clerks
$55,830 avg · 80 jobs
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Law programs in Oregon.

How much do Lawyers earn in Oregon?+

The average annual wage for Lawyers in Oregon is $152,580 (median $141,520), across about 7,690 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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