Legal Studies at Mercer University
If you are interested in studying Legal Studies, take a look at what Mercer University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mercer University is in Macon, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 legal studies degrees were awarded at Mercer University.
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Studying Online at Mercer University
Online coursework is an option at Mercer University. Of 9,196 students, 2,029 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,218 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Legal Studies graduates at Mercer University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Legal Studies graduates at Mercer University are 44% women (4) and 56% men (5).
Legal Studies Bachelor’s Program at Mercer University
Of the 9 bachelor’s legal studies degrees awarded at Mercer University, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercer University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Legal Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercer University, lower than the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Legal Studies Graduates
Those who complete Legal Studies program at Mercer University go on to a range of careers. Below are 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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