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Law Schools in Connecticut

458 Law students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Law is the 24th most popular major in the state out of a total 244 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 458
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 458
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 458

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 64.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 8,310 people employed in jobs related to a law degree, compared to 725,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Law Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for a law grad in the state is $100,590, compared to a typical salary of $101,210 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Connecticut that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Yale University

New Haven
218 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,296. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $56,144 after graduation.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

In their early career, Quinnipiac grads earn an average salary of $60,948. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Quinnipiac. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Law Careers in CT

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Lawyers 6% $129,160
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 0% $90,270
Judges, and Magistrates 0% $184,230
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 0% $60,980
Judicial Law Clerks 0% $78,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Non-Professional Legal Studies 87
Legal Research 76
Other Legal Professions 41
Legal Support Services 20

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