Legal Studies at University of California-Santa Cruz
What traits are you looking for in a school for Legal Studies, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Santa Cruz. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Santa Cruz sits in Santa Cruz, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 114 legal studies degrees were awarded at University of California-Santa Cruz.
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Online Class Availability at University of California-Santa Cruz
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Santa Cruz. Of 19,938 students, 166 (1%) studied exclusively online and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Legal Studies graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Legal Studies graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz are 75% women (85) and 25% men (29).
Legal Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz
Of the 114 bachelor’s legal studies graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, 75% were women (85) and 25% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 41 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of Legal Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, 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
Those who complete Legal Studies program at University of California-Santa Cruz pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.