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Law Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 1,954 students earned their Law degrees in DC.

In terms of popularity, Law is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 198 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,954
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,954
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,954

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a law major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of law majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 14.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 53.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Law Grads in District of Columbia

There are 33,350 people in the state and 725,130 people in the nation working in law jobs.

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Wages for Law Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a law grad in the state is $125,900, compared to a typical salary of $101,210 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
672 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Georgetown grads earn an average salary of $71,107. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

565 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,563.

#3

American University

Washington
413 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. 74% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,945 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Howard University

Washington
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $41,388. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,001. 87% of students get financical aid.

Law Careers in DC

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Law Professors 13% $101,390
Lawyers 6% $164,210
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 0% $91,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Legal Research 481
Non-Professional Legal Studies 85
Legal Support Services 53
Other Legal Professions 13

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