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Legal Professions in District of Columbia

Legal Professions Schools in District of Columbia

There are 44,340 people in the state and 1,516,740 people in the nation working in Legal Professions jobs.

Legal Professions Jobs Nationwide vs. DC

In this state, Legal Professions grads earn an average of $203,045. Nationwide, they make an average of $126,752.

Legal Professions Wages Nationwide vs. DC

There are 5 colleges in District of Columbia that offer Legal Professions degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $76,027 a year. About 13% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $66,952 a year. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#3

American University

Washington

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,329 a year. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#4

Howard University

Washington

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,194 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 35%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $58,049 a year. With an admission rate of 84%, getting in takes some planning. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

Some of the careers Legal Professions majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 12% $52,627
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 11% $55,524
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 10% $137,571
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners 9% $76,955
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 4% $134,350
Judicial Law Clerks 4% $132,226
Lawyers 3% $73,181
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 1% $93,794
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 0% $84,793
Legal Support Workers, All Other -1% $80,735
Law Teachers, Postsecondary -3% $91,726
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers -4% $67,272

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