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Law in Missouri

Law Schools in Missouri

662 Law students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Law is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 662
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 662
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 662

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 73.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Missouri

11,520 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 Missouri

Law grads earn an average of $113,780 in the state and $101,210 nationwide.

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

243 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,768.

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Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
172 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

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121 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,979. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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Law Careers in MO

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Law Professors 15% $131,090
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 0% $127,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Legal Research 411
Legal Support Services 87
Non-Professional Legal Studies 31
Other Legal Professions 1

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