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Legal Professions in Illinois

Legal Professions Schools in Illinois

3,068 Legal Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Legal Professions is the 16th most popular major out of a total 38 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) 1,723
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,723
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,723
Master’s Degree 825
Associate Degree 145
Post-Master’s Certificate 136
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 136
Bachelor’s Degree 96
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 72
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 72
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 71

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.3%
  • White: 48.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.1%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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58,470 people in the state and 1,321,770 in the nation are employed in jobs related to legal professions.

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In this state, legal professions grads earn an average of $68,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,420.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer legal professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

529 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loyola Chicago. This private school has an average net price of $35,555. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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515 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. This private school has an average net price of $25,057. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

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307 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $11,139. 71% of the teachers are full time.

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260 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

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241 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

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DePaul University

Chicago
231 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,430. 49% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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169 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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75 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,729. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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73 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,484. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,946 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,443. 28% of the teachers are full time. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Some of the careers legal professions majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 16% $54,600
Law Professors 2% $133,010
Legal Support Workers 1% $54,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 3,067

View all majors related to Legal Professions

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