Associate Degrees in Legal Professions
Education Levels of Legal Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,241 people earned their associate degree in legal professions. This makes it the 23rd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in legal professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 36,068 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,707 |
| Associate Degree | 5,241 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,743 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,572 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,525 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,413 |
Earnings of Legal Professions Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in legal professions is $34,421. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $30,998 to a high of $39,952.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in legal professions is $12,537. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $12,537 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,537.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in legal professions. About 83.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 845 |
| Women | 4,396 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of legal professions associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 172 |
| Black or African American | 692 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,314 |
| White | 2,429 |
| International Students | 71 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 563 |
Most Popular Legal Professions Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 559 colleges that offer an associate degree in legal professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for legal professions students seekingan associate degree is Eastern Gateway Community College. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their associate degree in legal professions from Eastern Gateway Community College. About 78% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in legal professions at Eastern Gateway Community College make a median salary of 34,421.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bryant & Stratton College - Online. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their associate degree in legal professions from Bryant & Stratton College - Online. Of these students, 92% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Bryant & Stratton College - Online legal professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,421.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in legal professions. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their associate degree in legal professions from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 80% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Ivy Tech Community College legal professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,421.
Liberty University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in legal professions. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their associate degree in legal professions from Liberty University. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Liberty University legal professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,421.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in legal professions. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their associate degree in legal professions from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 92% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,421.
Bryan University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in legal professions. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their associate degree in legal professions from Bryan University. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Data shows that Bryan University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,421.
El Centro College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in legal professions. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their associate degree in legal professions from El Centro College. About 82% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. El Centro College legal professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,421.
National Paralegal College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in legal professions. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their associate degree in legal professions from National Paralegal College. Of these students, 93% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that National Paralegal College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,421.
Mt. San Antonio College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in legal professions. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in legal professions from Mt. SAC. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Mt. San Antonio College legal professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,421.
Miami Dade College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in legal professions. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in legal professions from MDC. Of these students, 85% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in legal professions at Miami Dade College make a median salary of 34,421.
Valencia College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in legal professions. Each year, around 45,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in legal professions from Valencia College. Of these students, 75% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Valencia College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,421.
The 12th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is Portland Community College. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in legal professions from Portland Community College. Of these students, 85% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Portland Community College legal professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,421.
The 14th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is Broward College. Roughly 33,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in legal professions from BC. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Data shows that BC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,421.
The 15th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central New Mexico Community College. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in legal professions from CNM. About 75% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CNM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,421.
San Diego Miramar College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in legal professions. Roughly 13,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in legal professions from San Diego Miramar College. Of these students, 81% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. San Diego Miramar College legal professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,421.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in legal professions. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in legal professions from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in legal professions at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College make a median salary of 34,421.
The 18th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is Center for Advanced Legal Studies. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in legal professions from Center for Advanced Legal Studies. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Data shows that Center for Advanced Legal Studies graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,421.
Santa Ana College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in legal professions. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in legal professions from SAC. About 77% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SAC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,421.
Houston Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in legal professions. Roughly 48,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in legal professions from Houston Community College. Of these students, 85% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Houston Community College legal professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,421.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to legal professions that offer associate degrees.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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