Legal Professions at Morehead State University
If you are interested in studying Legal Professions, consider the program at Morehead State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Morehead State University sits in Morehead, KY.
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Online Class Availability at Morehead State University
Many students take online classes at Morehead State University. Among 8,791 students, 1,107 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,391 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Legal Professions Rankings at Morehead State University
Use these rankings to compare Morehead State University’s Legal Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #48 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #80 of 109 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #179 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #381 of 459 |
Earnings for Legal Professions Graduates from Morehead State University
Graduates of Morehead State University’s Legal Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,940 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Legal Professions graduates from Morehead State University is $26,230.
Highest-Paying Careers for Legal Professions Graduates
Students who finish Legal Professions program at Morehead State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Legal Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $137,571 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $134,350 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $132,226 |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | $93,794 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,726 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $84,793 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $80,735 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $76,955 |
| Lawyers | $73,181 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $67,272 |
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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