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Law Schools in California

4,128 students earned Law degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Law is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Majors in California

Law majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4,128
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4,128
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4,128

Gender Distribution

In California, a law major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of law majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.3%
  • White: 49.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Law Grads in California

91,640 people in the state and 725,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to law.

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Wages for Law Jobs in California

Law grads earn an average of $117,810 in the state and $101,210 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

342 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

327 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,032.

305 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. In their early career, Loyola Marymount grads earn an average salary of $56,826. This private institution charges an average net price of $44,467.

284 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,026 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time.

#5

Southwestern Law School

Los Angeles
227 Degrees in Major Awarded
886 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. 100% of the teachers are full time.

227 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,861 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,002 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
217 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $42,614. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

210 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,679 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
796 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

201 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 74% of students get financical aid.

Law Careers in CA

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Law Professors 15% $118,020
Lawyers 11% $152,930
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 9% $83,330
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 0% $128,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Legal Research 1,054
Legal Support Services 827
Non-Professional Legal Studies 624
Other Legal Professions 263

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