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Law Schools in Illinois

1,719 students earned Law degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Law is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,719
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,719
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,719

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%
  • White: 61.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Illinois

34,470 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 Illinois

Law grads earn an average of $95,120 in the state and $101,210 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Illinois that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

296 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

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285 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $11,139.

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233 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

An average student at Loyola Chicago will pay a net price of $35,555. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loyola Chicago.

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226 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. An average student at Illinois Tech will pay a net price of $23,738. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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212 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. An average student at UChicago will pay a net price of $20,531. 56% of students get financical aid.

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DePaul University

Chicago
192 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. 49% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $29,430.

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122 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid.

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73 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,484. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

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Law Careers in IL

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 4% $83,770
Law Professors 2% $133,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Legal Research 528
Legal Support Services 232
Other Legal Professions 125
Non-Professional Legal Studies 63

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