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American Law Bachelor’s Degrees

There are 41 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in American Law.

Education Levels of American Law Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 899 people earned theirAmerican Law majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in American Law at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree (this page) 55
Master’s Degree 799
Doctor’s Degree 45

Earnings of American Law Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in American Law of $93,383 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $78,306
4 years $93,383
5 years $107,509

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for American Law majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.

There are 50 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in American Law. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

The most popular school in the United States for American Law students seeking a bachelor's degree is Cornell University. This school awarded 205 bachelor's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#2

Vermont Law and Graduate School

South Royalton, VT

Vermont Law and Graduate School comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Law. This school awarded 50 bachelor's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in American Law from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#4

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA

Loyola Marymount University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Law. This school awarded 44 bachelor's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#5

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX

St. Mary's University is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in American Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#7

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

University of Dayton comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Law. This school awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of California-Irvine comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in American Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#9

Amherst College

Amherst, MA

Amherst College is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in American Law from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Washington University in St Louis comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in American Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of California College of the Law-San Francisco comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in American Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#12

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Law. This school awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Connecticut comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in American Law from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Southern California comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Law. This school awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Case Western Reserve University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in American Law from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#16

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

DePaul University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in American Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#17

Albany Law School

Albany, NY

Albany Law School is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Illinois Institute of Technology is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in American Law from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Winona State University

Winona, MN

Winona State University is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#20

Widener University

Chester, PA

Widener University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in American Law from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to American Law that also offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General 4,628
Programs for Foreign Lawyers 1,567
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other 1,204
Tax Law/Taxation 760
Health Law 539

References

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