Legal Studies at Mercy University
If you plan to study Legal Studies, you may want to check out the program at Mercy University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mercy University is in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 17 legal studies degrees were awarded at Mercy University.
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Online Class Availability at Mercy University
Distance learning is available at Mercy University. Among 8,991 students, 1,965 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,149 (68%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Legal Studies graduates at Mercy University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Legal Studies graduates at Mercy University are 71% women (12) and 29% men (5).
Legal Studies Bachelor’s Program at Mercy University
Among the 17 bachelor’s legal studies degrees awarded at Mercy University, 71% were women (12) and 29% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercy University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 82% of Legal Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercy University, higher 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Legal Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Legal Studies program at Mercy University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Legal Studies majors, 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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