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Law Schools in Texas

1,947 Law students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Law is the 31st most popular major in the state out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,947
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,947
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,947

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 9.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.6%
  • White: 54.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Texas

There are 45,400 people in the state and 725,130 people in the nation working in law jobs.

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Wages for Law Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a law grad in the state is $90,350, compared to a typical salary of $101,210 nationwide.

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

376 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

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277 Degrees in Major Awarded
999 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

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233 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

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221 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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St. Mary's University

San Antonio
202 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,458 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,798. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

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169 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,257. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

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167 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
7,015 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,012. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

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166 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

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131 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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102 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
4,164 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. 100% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

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Law Careers in TX

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Law Professors 15% $85,820
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 11% $122,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Legal Support Services 602
Legal Research 262
Non-Professional Legal Studies 104

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