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Non-Professional Legal Studies in New York

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Non-Professional Legal Studies Schools in New York

408 students earned Non-Professional General Legal Studies degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Non-Professional Legal Studies is the 127th most popular major out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 370
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 30
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 30
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 30
Master’s Degree 7
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.2%
  • White: 34.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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3,440 people in the state and 16,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to non-professional general legal studies.

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Non-Professional General Legal Studies grads earn an average of $137,990 in the state and $130,710 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer non-professional general legal studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
15,766 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,699. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at John Jay.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,321 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. An average student at STJ will pay a net price of $27,210.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
4,536 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#4

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,547 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,085 after graduation. 24% of the teachers are full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

In their early career, Fisher grads earn an average salary of $51,635. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

#6

Ithaca College

Ithaca
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,354 Total Students

79% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,422 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Elmira College

Elmira
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
768 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 5.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. A typical student attending University at Buffalo will pay a net price of $19,262. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,408 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $43,455 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,634.

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Law 4,025
Legal Research 590
Legal Support Services 525
Other Legal Professions 218

View all majors related to Non-Professional Legal Studies

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