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Law Schools in Missouri

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

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) 619
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 619
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 619

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 72.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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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
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $64,543 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $26,921.

#2

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
172 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,039.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,702. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $46,683 after graduation.

Law Careers in MO

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 18% $59,450
Law Professors 15% $131,090
Lawyers 11% $99,990
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 0% $127,660
Judges, and Magistrates 0% $151,720
Judicial Law Clerks 0% $47,900

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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