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Law in North Carolina

Law Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Law Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 18,170 people employed in jobs related to a Law degree, compared to 833,440 nationwide.

Law Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Law Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, Law grads earn an average of $158,273. Nationwide, they make an average of $176,546.

Law Wages Nationwide vs. NC

Our data covers 6 colleges in North Carolina offering Law degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Duke University

Durham

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $74,497 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,058 a year. About 19% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#3

Campbell University

Buies Creek

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,910 after earning their degree at this institution. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

#4

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $52,635 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 22% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,242 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 90% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,880 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 67% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Law Careers in NC

Some of the careers Law majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Law Teachers, Postsecondary $91,726
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $84,793
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $93,794
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $137,571
Lawyers $73,181
Judicial Law Clerks $132,226

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Law.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Legal Research 11,533
Legal Support Services 10,492
Non-Professional Legal Studies 4,796
Other Legal Professions 2,487

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