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Legal Professions Schools in Iowa

395 students earned Legal Professions degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

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 (Professional Practice) 238
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 238
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 238
Associate Degree 50
Bachelor’s Degree 49
Master’s Degree 34
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 22
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 22
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 22
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

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: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 78.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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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
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $29,903. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Drake.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City
143 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,906.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

In their early career, DMACC grads earn an average salary of $31,906. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#5

Grand View University

Des Moines
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,863 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,054. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 22%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,342 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,288 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,007. Graduates earn an average $34,215 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,836 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,675. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,853 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,162 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,097.

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
Lawyers 13% $94,260
Law Professors 13% $163,180
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 10% $31,330
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 9% $0
Court Reporters 4% $75,820
Legal Support Workers 3% $47,790
Judges, and Magistrates 3% $48,140
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 0% $110,980
Judicial Law Clerks 0% $67,670
Legal Secretaries -13% $36,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 1,491
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 883
Public & Social Service 832
Military Technologies & Sciences 13

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