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Law Schools in New York

4,065 students earned Law degrees in New York in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Law is the 18th most popular major out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4,065
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4,065
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4,065

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of law majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 61.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Law Grads in New York

There are 85,950 people in the state and 725,130 people in the nation working in law jobs.

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Wages for Law Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a law grad in the state is $121,110, compared to a typical salary of $101,210 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

466 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at NYU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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460 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,497.

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406 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $41,004. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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357 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,162 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Yeshiva University

New York
324 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
5,524 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Yeshiva.

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308 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,076 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time.

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Hofstra University

Hempstead
273 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,152. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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235 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. This private school has an average net price of $26,276. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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214 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $30,759.

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194 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,651. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it.

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Law Careers in NY

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 4% $103,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Legal Research 590
Legal Support Services 525
Non-Professional Legal Studies 377
Other Legal Professions 218

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