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Legal Professions in Kentucky

Legal Professions Schools in Kentucky

In this state, there are 13,680 people employed in jobs related to a Legal Professions degree, compared to 1,516,740 nationwide.

Legal Professions Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Legal Professions grads earn an average of $85,309 in the state and $126,752 nationwide.

Legal Professions Wages Nationwide vs. KY

Our data covers 3 colleges in Kentucky offering Legal Professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,702 a year. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,496 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 92% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,648 a year. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

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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