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Legal Professions Schools in Michigan

1,718 students earned Legal Professions degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

A Legal Professions major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

Legal Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,290
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,290
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,290
Bachelor’s Degree 188
Associate Degree 93
Master’s Degree 76
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 43
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 43
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 21
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 21
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a legal professions major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of legal professions majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 61.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.6%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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In this state, there are 28,190 people employed in jobs related to a legal professions degree, compared to 1,321,770 nationwide.

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Legal Professions grads earn an average of $54,720 in the state and $71,420 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer legal professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

437 Degrees in Major Awarded
972 Total Students

In their early career, WMU-Cooley Law School grads earn an average salary of $52,429. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

381 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at U-M. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,878.

343 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,137 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

In their early career, Detroit Mercy grads earn an average salary of $56,293. 100% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,058.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

#7

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,511 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,665.

#8

Davenport University

Grand Rapids
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
6,127 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 23%. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,736 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,982. 27% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Macomb Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,631.

#10

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. In their early career, Central Michigan grads earn an average salary of $42,092. This public school has an average net price of $16,007.

Some of the careers legal professions majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Law Professors 15% $72,680
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 15% $62,380
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 15% $47,420
Lawyers 7% $94,990
Court Reporters 3% $47,390
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 3% $37,930
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 0% $106,180
Legal Secretaries -19% $43,970

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Public & Social Service 3,411
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 2,279
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 2,277
Military Technologies & Sciences 9

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