Legal Professions Associate Degrees
There are 844 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Legal Professions. This degree is more popular with female students, and about54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.3% of Legal Professions graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Legal Professions Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 68,755 students earned theirLegal Professions majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Legal Professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2,522 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 5,166 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,793 |
| Master’s Degree | 16,253 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 39,889 |
Earnings of Legal Professions Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Legal Professions of $90,204 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 | $78,220 |
| 4 years | $90,204 |
| 5 years | $103,959 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Legal Professions majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Legal Professions. About 83.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 835 |
| Women | 4,331 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Legal Professions graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,285 | 44.2% |
| Asian | 135 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,459 | 28.2% |
| Black or African American | 733 | 14.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 61 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 201 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 215 | 4.2% |
| International Students | 67 | 1.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.3% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Legal Professions Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 976 colleges that offer a associate degree in Legal Professions. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Legal Professions students seeking a associate degree is Georgetown University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,476 people received their associate degree in Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,050 people received their associate degree in Legal Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Professions. This school awarded 1,017 associate degrees in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Professions. This school awarded 1,003 associate degrees in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 989 associate degrees in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 899 associate degrees in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 807 associate degrees in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 759 people received their associate degree in Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Professions. This school awarded 748 associate degrees in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 685 people received their associate degree in Legal Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 678 people received their associate degree in Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Professions. This school awarded 664 associate degrees in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 658 associate degrees in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 650 associate degrees in Legal Professions 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 Miami comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 630 people received their associate degree in Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 628 associate degrees in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 596 associate degrees in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 593 associate degrees in Legal Professions 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 University is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 572 associate degrees in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 537 people received their associate degree in Legal Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Legal Professions Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Law | 39,447 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 11,533 |
| Legal Support Services | 10,492 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 4,796 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 2,487 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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