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Non-Professional Legal Studies in District of Columbia

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Non-Professional Legal Studies Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 85 students earned their Non-Professional General Legal Studies degrees in DC.

As a degree choice, Non-Professional Legal Studies is the 82nd most popular major in the state.

Non-Professional General Legal Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 77
Master’s Degree 8

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a non-professional general legal studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of non-professional general legal studies majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 35.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 31.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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There are 1,580 people in the state and 16,990 people in the nation working in non-professional general legal studies jobs.

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In this state, non-professional general legal studies grads earn an average of $125,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $130,710.

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There are 4 colleges in District of Columbia that offer non-professional general legal studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

American University

Washington
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $40,088. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

In their early career, University of the District of Columbia grads earn an average salary of $32,237. The average student takes 4.96 years to complete their degree at University of the District of Columbia. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Howard University

Washington
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Some of the careers non-professional general legal studies majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Law Professors 13% $101,390

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to non-professional general legal studies.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Law 1,954
Legal Research 481
Legal Support Services 53
Other Legal Professions 13

View all majors related to Non-Professional Legal Studies

View Nationwide Non-Professional Legal Studies Report

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