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Law Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 305 students earned their Law degrees in AL.

As a degree choice, Law is the 13th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Alabama

Law majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 305
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 305
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 305

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a law major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of law majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 11.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 78.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Alabama

There are 6,370 people in the state and 725,130 people in the nation working in law jobs.

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Wages for Law Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a law grad in the state is $117,100, compared to a typical salary of $101,210 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Alabama that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Samford University

Birmingham
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. In their early career, Samford grads earn an average salary of $45,778.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,485 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,917. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

#3

Faulkner University

Montgomery
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
2,961 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.90%. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,500.

Law Careers in AL

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 17% $70,120
Lawyers 8% $100,530
Law Professors 6% $147,160
Judges, and Magistrates 4% $49,610
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 0% $113,440
Judicial Law Clerks 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Legal Research 58

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