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Law Schools in Washington

514 Law students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Law major is the 35th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 514
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 514
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 514

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 69.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Washington

There are 13,170 people in the state and 725,130 people in the nation working in law jobs.

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Wages for Law Jobs in Washington

Law grads earn an average of $103,520 in the state and $101,210 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Washington that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

198 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

An average student at Seattle U will pay a net price of $35,109. 98% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $55,968 after graduation.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,373 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Law Careers in WA

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Law Professors 21% $93,430
Judicial Law Clerks 13% $57,670
Judges, and Magistrates 10% $121,640
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 10% $64,340
Lawyers 10% $115,500
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 6% $101,800

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Non-Professional Legal Studies 165
Legal Research 108
Legal Support Services 105

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