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Law Schools in Utah

192 students earned Law degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Law is the 68th most popular major out of a total 272 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 192
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 192
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 192

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.5%
  • White: 74.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Utah

5,970 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 Utah

In this state, law grads earn an average of $84,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,210.

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There are 2 colleges in Utah that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 5.15 years.

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,996 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Law Careers in UT

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Law Professors 44% $142,980
Judges, and Magistrates 27% $105,800
Lawyers 23% $97,010
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 14% $83,170
Judicial Law Clerks 11% $36,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Legal Research 54
Legal Support Services 44
Non-Professional Legal Studies 18
Other Legal Professions 15

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