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Law Schools in Massachusetts

1,998 students earned Law degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Law is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,998
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,998
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,998

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.7%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Massachusetts

19,390 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 Massachusetts

A typical salary for a law grad in the state is $131,800, compared to a typical salary of $101,210 nationwide.

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

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
594 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,816 a year.

340 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

An average student at Suffolk will pay a net price of $30,995. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,459 a year. 58% of the teachers are full time.

282 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

#4

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
228 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,714. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
904 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. The full-time teacher rate is 22%.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,673 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. An average student at Western New England will pay a net price of $30,594. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,274 after earning their degree at this institution.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
295 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

Law Careers in MA

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Law Professors 16% $102,850
Lawyers 8% $142,100
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 6% $128,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Legal Research 262
Non-Professional Legal Studies 224
Legal Support Services 51
Other Legal Professions 35

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