Legal Studies at American University
If you are interested in studying Legal Studies, take a look at what American University. Get started with the following essential facts.
American University sits in Washington, DC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 40 legal studies degrees were granted at American University.
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Online Class Availability at American University
Distance learning is available at American University. Among 12,321 students, 895 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Legal Studies graduates at American University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Legal Studies graduates at American University are 68% women (27) and 32% men (13).
Legal Studies Bachelor’s Program at American University
Among the 40 bachelor’s legal studies graduates at American University, 68% were women (27) and 32% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at American University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Legal Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at American University, below the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Legal Studies Graduates
Students who finish Legal Studies program at American University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Legal Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $134,350 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $80,735 |
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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