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Associate Degrees in Non-Professional General Legal Studies

329 Yearly Graduations
$35,781 Median Salary
$36,236 Median Debt
An associate degree in non-professional general legal studies is offered at 74 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 52% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.6% of non-professional general legal studies graduates were international students.

In 2020-2021, 329 earned their associate degree in non-professional general legal studies. This makes it the 136th most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in non-professional general legal studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,107
Basic Certificate 432
Master’s Degree 418
Associate Degree 329
Undergraduate Certificate 95
Graduate Certificate 23
Doctor’s Degree 3

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in non-professional general legal studies is $35,781. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $35,781 to a high of $35,781.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in non-professional general legal studies is $36,236. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $36,236 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $36,236.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in non-professional general legal studies. About 72.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 91
Women 238
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The racial-ethnic distribution of non-professional general legal studies associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 9
Black or African American 36
Hispanic or Latino 89
White 142
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 51
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There are 74 colleges that offer an associate degree in non-professional general legal studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi
44 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for non-professional general legal studies students seekingan associate degree is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The non-professional general legal studies program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College awarded 44 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#2

Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut
40 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Post University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in non-professional general legal studies. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their associate degree in non-professional general legal studies from Post University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#3

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
34 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for non-professional general legal studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central New Mexico Community College. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their associate degree in non-professional general legal studies from CNM. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#4

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
32 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ivy Tech Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in non-professional general legal studies. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 associate degrees were handed out to non-professional general legal studies majors at Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, California
28 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
93% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Los Angeles College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in non-professional general legal studies. Each year, around 33,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their associate degree in non-professional general legal studies from East Los Angeles College. About 64% of this group were women, and 93% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Harford Community College

Bel Air, Maryland
19 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harford Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in non-professional general legal studies. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to non-professional general legal studies majors at Harford Community College. About 47% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Carl Albert State College

Poteau, Oklahoma
17 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for non-professional general legal studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Carl Albert State College. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to non-professional general legal studies majors at Carl Albert State College. Of these students, 53% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Fresno City College

Fresno, California
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for non-professional general legal studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fresno City College. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The non-professional general legal studies program at Fresno City College awarded 11 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Holmes Community College

Goodman, Mississippi
10 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for non-professional general legal studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Holmes Community College. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to non-professional general legal studies majors at Holmes Community College. Of these students, 70% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Humphreys University - Stockton and Modesto Campuses is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in non-professional general legal studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,503 per year. The non-professional general legal studies program at Humphreys University - Stockton and Modesto Campuses awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, California
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cuesta College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in non-professional general legal studies. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to non-professional general legal studies majors at Cuesta College. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

College of the Sequoias

Visalia, California
7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of the Sequoias comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in non-professional general legal studies. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their associate degree in non-professional general legal studies from College of the Sequoias. About 86% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, West Virginia
7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

West Virginia University at Parkersburg comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in non-professional general legal studies. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their associate degree in non-professional general legal studies from West Virginia University at Parkersburg.

7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Florida National University - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in non-professional general legal studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,200 per year. The non-professional general legal studies program at Florida National University - Main Campus awarded 7 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for non-professional general legal studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is North Idaho College. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. The non-professional general legal studies program at North Idaho College awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#15

Folsom Lake College

Folsom, California
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Folsom Lake College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in non-professional general legal studies. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their associate degree in non-professional general legal studies from Folsom Lake. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#17

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, Maryland
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Anne Arundel Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in non-professional general legal studies. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The non-professional general legal studies program at Anne Arundel Community College awarded 5 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Moorpark College

Moorpark, California
5 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Moorpark College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in non-professional general legal studies. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in non-professional general legal studies from Moorpark College. About 20% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

San Diego Miramar College

San Diego, California
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for non-professional general legal studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Diego Miramar College. Roughly 13,400 attend the school each year. The non-professional general legal studies program at San Diego Miramar College awarded 3 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, California
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Joaquin Delta College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in non-professional general legal studies. Each year, around 18,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The non-professional general legal studies program at San Joaquin Delta College awarded 3 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to non-professional general legal studies that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Legal Support Services 5,422
Other Legal Professions 41
Legal Research 17

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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