Bachelor’s Degrees in Non-Professional General Legal Studies
Education Levels of Non-Professional General Legal Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,213 people earned their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies. This makes it the 102nd most popular bachelor's 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 | 3,213 |
| Basic Certificate | 504 |
| Master’s Degree | 482 |
| Associate Degree | 394 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 100 |
| Graduate Certificate | 50 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Non-Professional General Legal Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies is $39,360. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $33,916 and the high is $44,237.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies is $34,133. 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, $36,705 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $25,000.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $406.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies. About 69.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 980 |
| Women | 2,233 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of non-professional general legal studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 204 |
| Black or African American | 352 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 752 |
| White | 1,525 |
| International Students | 64 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 316 |
Most Popular Non-Professional General Legal Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 159 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in non-professional general legal studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for non-professional general legal studies students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies from UCF. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that UCF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,360.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in non-professional general legal studies. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies from UC Berkeley. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies at University of California - Berkeley make a median salary of 39,360.
University of California - Santa Cruz is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies from UC Santa Cruz. About 63% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies at University of California - Santa Cruz make a median salary of 39,360.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for non-professional general legal studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Each year, around 15,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies from John Jay. About 82% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. John Jay College of Criminal Justice non-professional general legal studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,360.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies from UW Seattle. Of these students, 87% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,360.
St John's University - New York comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in non-professional general legal studies. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies from STJ. Of these students, 72% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that STJ graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,360.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies from UW - Madison. About 81% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Wisconsin - Madison non-professional general legal studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,360.
The 8th most popular school in the country for non-professional general legal studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies from ASU - Tempe. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 39,360.
The 9th most popular school in the country for non-professional general legal studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies from UMass Amherst. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Data shows that UMass Amherst graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,360.
Michigan State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies from Michigan State. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,360.
Liberty University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies from Liberty University. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Liberty University non-professional general legal studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,360.
University of Maryland Global Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies from UMGC. About 69% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies at University of Maryland Global Campus make a median salary of 39,360.
American Public University System comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in non-professional general legal studies. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies from American Military University. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies at American Public University System make a median salary of 39,360.
Suffolk University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in non-professional general legal studies. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies from Suffolk. About 79% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies at Suffolk University make a median salary of 39,360.
American University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in non-professional general legal studies. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies from The American University. About 74% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. American University non-professional general legal studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,360.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in non-professional general legal studies. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies from UTSA. About 72% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio make a median salary of 39,360.
Bellevue University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies from Bellevue University. Of these students, 83% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies at Bellevue University make a median salary of 39,360.
University of Miami is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies from U Miami. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies at University of Miami make a median salary of 39,360.
United States Military Academy is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies from West Point. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Data shows that West Point graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,360.
Drake University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,466 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,009 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in non-professional general legal studies from Drake. Of these students, 76% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Drake University non-professional general legal studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,360.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to non-professional general legal studies that offer bachelor’s degrees.
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| Legal Support Services | 952 |
| Other Legal Professions | 423 |
| Legal Research | 155 |
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.
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