Bachelor’s Degrees in Legal Professions
Education Levels of Legal Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,743 people earned their bachelor's degree in legal professions. This makes it the 30th most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in legal professions is $38,432. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $33,881 and the high is $43,203.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in legal professions is $34,133. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $39,447 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $25,450.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in legal professions. About 71.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,339 |
| Women | 3,404 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of legal professions bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 248 |
| Black or African American | 563 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,040 |
| White | 2,331 |
| International Students | 85 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 476 |
Most Popular Legal Professions Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 267 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in legal professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for legal professions students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their bachelor's degree in legal professions from UCF. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. University of Central Florida legal professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,432.
University of California - Berkeley is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in legal professions. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their bachelor's degree in legal professions from UC Berkeley. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,432.
Liberty University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in legal professions. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 205 people received their bachelor's degree in legal professions from Liberty University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,432.
The 4th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their bachelor's degree in legal professions from University of Arizona. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. University of Arizona legal professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,432.
The 6th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Santa Cruz. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their bachelor's degree in legal professions from UC Santa Cruz. About 63% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Santa Cruz legal professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,432.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in legal professions. Roughly 15,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their bachelor's degree in legal professions from John Jay. About 82% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in legal professions at John Jay College of Criminal Justice make a median salary of 38,432.
St John's University - New York comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in legal professions. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their bachelor's degree in legal professions from STJ. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that STJ graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,432.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in legal professions. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their bachelor's degree in legal professions from UW Seattle. Of these students, 87% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Washington - Seattle Campus legal professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,432.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in legal professions. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their bachelor's degree in legal professions from UW - Madison. About 81% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,432.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in legal professions. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in legal professions from ASU - Tempe. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in legal professions at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 38,432.
Bellevue University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in legal professions. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their bachelor's degree in legal professions from Bellevue University. Of these students, 83% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Bellevue University legal professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,432.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in legal professions. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in legal professions from UMass Amherst. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in legal professions at University of Massachusetts Amherst make a median salary of 38,432.
Michigan State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in legal professions. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their bachelor's degree in legal professions from Michigan State. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,432.
James Madison University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in legal professions. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in legal professions from JMU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that JMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,432.
University of Maryland Global Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in legal professions. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in legal professions from UMGC. About 69% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in legal professions at University of Maryland Global Campus make a median salary of 38,432.
American Public University System is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in legal professions. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in legal professions from American Military University. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Data shows that American Military University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,432.
The 18th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Suffolk University. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in legal professions from Suffolk. About 79% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Suffolk University legal professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,432.
Florida Gulf Coast University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in legal professions. Each year, around 15,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,191 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,974 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in legal professions from FGCU. About 75% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Florida Gulf Coast University legal professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,432.
New York City College of Technology is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in legal professions. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in legal professions from City Tech. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that City Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,432.
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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