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Law Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 4,128 students earned their Law degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Law is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4,128
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4,128
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4,128

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.3%
  • White: 49.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Law Grads in California

In this state, there are 91,640 people employed in jobs related to a law degree, compared to 725,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Law Jobs in California

In this state, law grads earn an average of $117,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,210.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

342 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 73% of students get financical aid.

327 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. A typical student attending UC Berkeley will pay a net price of $16,032.

305 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $44,467. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

284 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,026 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. 44% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Southwestern Law School

Los Angeles
227 Degrees in Major Awarded
886 Total Students

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

227 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,861 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,002 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#7

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
217 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

210 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,679 after earning their degree at this institution.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
796 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%. 40% of the teachers are full time.

201 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $15,768.

Law Careers in CA

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Law Professors 15% $118,020
Lawyers 11% $152,930
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 9% $83,330
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 0% $128,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Legal Research 1,054
Other Legal Professions 239
Non-Professional Legal Studies 114
Legal Support Services 102

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