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Legal Professions in Connecticut

Legal Professions Schools in Connecticut

843 students earned Legal Professions degrees in Connecticut in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Legal Professions is the 15th most popular major out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Legal Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 508
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 508
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 508
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 82
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 82
Master’s Degree 57
Bachelor’s Degree 57
Post-Master’s Certificate 49
Associate Degree 49
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 49
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 41

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a legal professions major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of legal professions majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.5%
  • White: 56.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.8%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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In this state, there are 15,460 people employed in jobs related to a legal professions degree, compared to 1,321,770 nationwide.

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In this state, legal professions grads earn an average of $66,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,420.

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There are 9 colleges in Connecticut that offer legal professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Yale University

New Haven
236 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,535.

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213 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,512. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at UCONN.

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126 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

An average student at Quinnipiac will pay a net price of $39,682. 36% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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#4

Post University

Waterbury
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
13,844 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. An average student at Post University will pay a net price of $18,729. 4% of the teachers are full time.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,170.

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#9

University of Hartford

West Hartford
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at UHart. 99% of students get financical aid.

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Some of the careers legal professions majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 13% $60,240
Legal Support Workers 6% $63,830

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to legal professions.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 1,629

View all majors related to Legal Professions

View Nationwide Legal Professions Report

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