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Law Schools in Florida

2,043 Law students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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) 2,043
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2,043
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2,043

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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.3%
  • White: 49.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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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
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,383 after earning their degree at this institution. 72% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

#2

University of Florida

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

In their early career, UF grads earn an average salary of $51,324. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

261 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,462 Total Students

In their early career, Stetson grads earn an average salary of $37,618. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

218 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,061 after earning their degree at this institution. 96% of students get financical aid.

#5

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
194 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,703 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens
163 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,601 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,184 Total Students

The average student takes 4.72 years to complete their degree at Florida A&M University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,298. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $44,401 after graduation.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
286 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

Law Careers in FL

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 24% $51,230
Law Professors 21% $120,470
Lawyers 13% $100,090
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 5% $104,700
Judicial Law Clerks 5% $46,340
Judges, and Magistrates 2% $154,060

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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