Legal Professions Schools in Iowa

In 2022-2023, 401 students earned their Legal Professions degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, Legal Professions is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Legal Professions Majors in Iowa

Legal Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	274
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	274
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	274
Master’s Degree	31

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a legal professions major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of legal professions majors in Iowa is as follows:

• Asian: 2.2%
• Black or African American: 5.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
• White: 72.6%
• Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
• Other Races: 8.0%

Jobs for Legal Professions Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 9,410 people employed in jobs related to a legal professions degree, compared to 1,321,770 nationwide.

Wages for Legal Professions Jobs in Iowa

In this state, legal professions grads earn an average of $64,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,420.

Most Popular Legal Professions Programs in IA

There are 2 colleges in Iowa that offer legal professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Legal Professions Careers in IA

Some of the careers legal professions majors go into include:

Job Title	IA Job Growth	IA Median Salary
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	22%	$45,020
Law Professors	13%	$163,180
Legal Support Workers	3%	$47,790

Related Majors in Iowa

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to legal professions.

Major	Annual Graduates in IA
Law Enforcement & Firefighting	47

View all majors related to Legal Professions

View Nationwide Legal Professions Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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