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Law in Mississippi

Law Schools in Mississippi

276 students earned Law degrees in Mississippi in the 2022-2023 year.

A Law major is the 26th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 276
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 276
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 276

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a law major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 80.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 1.8%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Mississippi

3,580 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 Mississippi

Law grads earn an average of $97,990 in the state and $101,210 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Mississippi that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of Mississippi

University
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. This public school has an average net price of $13,504. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#2

Mississippi College

Clinton
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at MC. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,508.

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Law Careers in MS

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Law Professors 18% $122,850
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 11% $116,630

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