Legal Professions at Montclair State University
If you plan to study Legal Professions, consider the program at Montclair State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Montclair State University is located in Montclair, NJ.
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Online & Distance Learning at Montclair State University
Distance learning is available at Montclair State University. Of 23,375 students, 2,063 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,593 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Legal Professions Rankings at Montclair State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Montclair State University’s Legal Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #49 of 76 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #220 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #246 of 459 |
Earnings for Legal Professions Graduates from Montclair State University
Those who finish Montclair State University’s Legal Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,422 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Legal Professions graduates from Montclair State University is $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Legal Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Legal Professions program at Montclair State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Legal Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $137,571 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $134,350 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $132,226 |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | $93,794 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,726 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $84,793 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $80,735 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $76,955 |
| Lawyers | $73,181 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $67,272 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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