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Law in Louisiana

Law Schools in Louisiana

795 students earned Law degrees in Louisiana in the 2022-2023 year.

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) 795
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 795
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 795

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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 23.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 59.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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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
86% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $45,582.

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189 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,761. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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176 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time.

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153 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Loyola New Orleans. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

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Law Careers in LA

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
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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