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Legal Professions in Iowa

Legal Professions Schools in Iowa

In 2022-2023, 401 students earned their Legal Professions degrees in IA.

In terms of popularity, Legal Professions is the 24th most popular major in the state 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) 274
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 274
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 274
Bachelor’s Degree 45
Associate Degree 36
Master’s Degree 31
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 72.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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In this state, there are 9,410 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 $64,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,420.

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

#1

Drake University

Des Moines
170 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Drake. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City
143 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,426. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,422. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,487. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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#5

Grand View University

Des Moines
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,754.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,863 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at BVU. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,475.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,991. The full-time teacher rate is 24%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,288 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 93% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,836 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,924. 98% of the teachers are full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,162 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,212. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

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Some of the careers legal professions majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 22% $45,020
Law Professors 13% $163,180
Legal Support Workers 3% $47,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 883

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