Legal Studies at Texas State University
If you are interested in studying Legal Studies, you may want to check out the program at Texas State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas State University is located in San Marcos, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 63 legal studies graduations were recorded at Texas State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Texas State University
Distance learning is available at Texas State University. Among 40,674 students, 2,395 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,927 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Legal Studies graduates at Texas State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Legal Studies graduates at Texas State University are 75% women (47) and 25% men (16).
Legal Studies Master’s Program at Texas State University
Of the 31 master’s legal studies degrees awarded at Texas State University, 77% were women (24) and 23% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Studies master’s degree recipients at Texas State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Legal Studies master’s degree recipients at Texas State University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*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 Texas State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.