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Law Schools in Louisiana

719 Law students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Law major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Louisiana

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

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

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 23.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 60.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 8,550 people employed in jobs related to a law degree, compared to 725,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Law Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, law grads earn an average of $55,550. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,210.

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There are 4 colleges in Louisiana that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

201 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $39,749. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,811. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. A typical student attending Southern University and A & M College will pay a net price of $17,104. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,432 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Law Careers in LA

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Lawyers 10% $90,470
Judges, and Magistrates 9% $0
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 8% $57,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Other Legal Professions 111
Legal Support Services 51
Legal Research 44
Non-Professional Legal Studies 11

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