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Where Our Graduates Work

Of the 160 graduates in the Class of 2011, 146 reported seeking post-graduate work. Of the 146 seeking work, 123 secured employment. Twelve enrolled in full-time degree programs.

Where Gonzaga Law Graduates Work
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Class of 2011 Average Salary
(33% Reported)


  • Average Law Firm Salary = $58,324
       (17 Reported)
       Median Salary = $54,000
  • Average Government Salary = $52,308
       (7 Reported)
       Median Salary = $52,189
  • Average Judicial Clerk Salary = $45,325
       (10 Reported)
       Median Salary = $45,828
  • Average Public Interest Salary = $43,852
       (2 Reported)
  • Average Business or Industry Salary = $59,667
      (3 Reported)
       Median Salary = $62,000


Class of 2010

where our graduates work Class of 2010 Average Salary
(24% Reported)

Of the 178 graduates in the Class of 2010, 164 reported seeking post-graduate work. Of the 164 seeking work, 147 secured employment and six enrolled in full-time degree programs.
  • Average Law Firm Salary = $59,000
      (9 Reported)
       Median Salary = $52,500
  • Average Government Salary = $57,875
      (8 Reported)
       Median Salary = $49,750
  • Average Judicial Clerk Salary = $45,489
      (16 Reported)
       Median Salary = $43,000
  • Average Public Interest Salary = $43,000
      (1 Reported)
  • Average Business or Industry Salary = $56,000
      (2 Reported)


Class of 2009

where our graduates work Class of 2009 Average Salary
(21% Reported)
  • Average Law Firm Salary = $74,058
      (85 Reported)
      Median Salary = $60,000
  • Average Government Salary = $53,750
      (16 Reported)
      Median Salary = $56,000
  • Average Judicial Clerk Salary = $45,275
      (4 Reported)
       Median Salary = $45,550
  • Average Public Interest Salary = $84,000
      (1 Reported)
  • Average Business or Industry Salary = $54,375
      (4 Reported)
       Median Salary = $63,750


Class of 2008

where our graduates work Class of 2008 Average Salary
  • Average Law Firm Salary = $ 73,231 (69 Reported)
       Median Salary = $65,000
  • Average Government Salary = $58,220 (10 Reported)
       Median Salary = $54,000
  • Average Judicial Clerk Salary = $54,938 (8 Reported)
       Median Salary = $56,500
  • Average Public Interest Salary = $52,500 (4 Reported)
       Median Salary = $52,500
  • Average Business or Industry Salary = $78,000 (1 Reported)

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