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Law Schools in Florida

2,013 students earned Law degrees in Florida in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Law is the 21st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2,013
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2,013
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2,013

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.0%
  • White: 46.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Florida

49,150 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 Florida

A typical salary for a law grad in the state is $111,320, compared to a typical salary of $101,210 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Miami

Coral Gables
344 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville
266 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,275. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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261 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
4,462 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,249. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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218 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

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#5

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
194 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 43% of the teachers are full time.

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188 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,515 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Barry University. This private school has an average net price of $19,664. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#7

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens
163 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
5,601 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at STU. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 0.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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153 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,184 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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143 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,722.

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66 Degrees in Major Awarded
286 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

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Law Careers in FL

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Law Professors 21% $120,470
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 5% $104,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Legal Support Services 672
Legal Research 495
Non-Professional Legal Studies 398
Other Legal Professions 51

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