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Legal Professions in Florida

Legal Professions Schools in Florida

In this state, there are 126,480 people employed in jobs related to a Legal Professions degree, compared to 1,516,740 nationwide.

Legal Professions Jobs Nationwide vs. FL

A typical salary for a Legal Professions grad in the state is $104,624, compared to a typical salary of $126,752 nationwide.

Legal Professions Wages Nationwide vs. FL

There are 9 colleges in Florida that offer Legal Professions degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

University of Miami

Coral Gables

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,633 after earning their degree at this institution. About 19% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,895 a year. The school admits about 25% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,143 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 99% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 55%.

#4

University of Florida

Gainesville

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,898 in their first year after graduation. About 24% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,146 after earning their degree at this institution. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale

Graduates earn a median salary of $66,811 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 73%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,893 after earning their degree at this institution. About 59% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 58%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,919 a year. With an admission rate of 59%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,960 after earning their degree at this institution. About 40% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Some of the careers Legal Professions majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Law Teachers, Postsecondary $91,726
Lawyers $73,181
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $55,524
Legal Support Workers, All Other $80,735
Interpreters and Translators $52,627
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $67,272
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $84,793
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $93,794
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $137,571
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $76,955
Judicial Law Clerks $132,226
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $134,350

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