Legal Studies Associate Degrees
There are 175 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Legal Studies.
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Education Levels of Legal Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,068 people earned theirLegal Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Legal Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 58 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 389 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,786 |
| Master’s Degree | 828 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Legal Studies Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Legal Studies of $51,677 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,185 |
| 4 years | $51,677 |
| 5 years | $63,687 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Legal Studies students with their associate degree.
Most Popular Legal Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 207 colleges that offer a associate degree in Legal Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Legal Studies students seeking a associate degree is University of California-Berkeley. This school awarded 205 associate degrees in Legal Studies 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 Georgia comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their associate degree in Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their associate degree in Legal Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their associate degree in Legal Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Studies. This school awarded 141 associate degrees in Legal Studies 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 Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their associate degree in Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Studies. This school awarded 123 associate degrees in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their associate degree in Legal Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 114 associate degrees in Legal Studies 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 Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 111 associate degrees in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Studies. This school awarded 106 associate degrees in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their associate degree in Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St. John's University-New York comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Studies. This school awarded 89 associate degrees in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Studies. This school awarded 85 associate degrees in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Post University is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 75 associate degrees in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in Legal Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 66 associate degrees in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their associate degree in Legal Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Suffolk University is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 65 associate degrees in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 63 associate degrees in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Legal Studies that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pre-Law Studies | 723 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies, Other | 5 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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