Legal Studies at Post University
If you are interested in studying Legal Studies, you may want to check out the program at Post University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Post University is in Waterbury, CT.
During the most recent reporting year, 75 legal studies degrees were awarded at Post University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Post University
Distance learning is available at Post University. Among 16,178 students, 15,053 (93%) studied exclusively online and 221 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Legal Studies graduates at Post University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Legal Studies graduates at Post University are 79% women (59) and 21% men (16).
Legal Studies Associate’s Program at Post University
Among the 42 associate’s legal studies degrees awarded at Post University, 86% were women (36) and 14% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Studies associate’s degree recipients at Post University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Legal Studies associate’s degree recipients at Post University, lower than the national average of 65%.*
Legal Studies Bachelor’s Program at Post University
Among the 33 bachelor’s legal studies degrees awarded at Post University, 70% were women (23) and 30% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Post University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 58% of Legal Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Post University, above 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
Graduates of the Legal Studies program at Post University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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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