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Law Schools in North Carolina

1,005 students earned Law degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Law is the 27th most popular major in the state out of a total 287 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,005
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,005
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,005

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of law majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 70.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Law Grads in North Carolina

There are 13,290 people in the state and 725,130 people in the nation working in law jobs.

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Wages for Law Jobs in North Carolina

Law grads earn an average of $103,420 in the state and $101,210 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in North Carolina that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Duke University

Durham
251 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,459. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UNC Chapel Hill will pay a net price of $12,469.

#3

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
173 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $32,845. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

#4

Campbell University

Buies Creek
166 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Campbell grads earn an average salary of $39,153. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Elon.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,332. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

Law Careers in NC

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Law Professors 14% $131,810
Lawyers 11% $99,400
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 10% $41,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Legal Support Services 185
Legal Research 115
Non-Professional Legal Studies 2

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