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Law Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 1,285 students earned their Law degrees in MI.

In terms of popularity, Law is the 19th most popular major in the state out of a total 327 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,285
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,285
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,285

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 60.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.9%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Michigan

There are 16,350 people in the state and 725,130 people in the nation working in law jobs.

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Wages for Law Jobs in Michigan

In this state, law grads earn an average of $110,040. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,210.

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There are 5 colleges in Michigan that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

411 Degrees in Major Awarded
972 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $52,429 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

363 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at U-M. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,962. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Law Careers in MI

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Law Professors 15% $72,680
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 15% $62,380
Lawyers 7% $94,990
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 0% $106,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Legal Support Services 163
Non-Professional Legal Studies 119
Legal Research 50
Other Legal Professions 37

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