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Law Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 429 students earned their Law degrees in CO.

In this state, Law is the 11th most popular major out of a total 205 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 429
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 429
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 429

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 69.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Colorado

14,210 people in the state and 725,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to law.

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Wages for Law Jobs in Colorado

In this state, law grads earn an average of $109,350. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,210.

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

233 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,830. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,393 after earning their degree at this institution.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
614 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 16%. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Law Careers in CO

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Law Professors 35% $130,780
Lawyers 19% $127,070
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 14% $55,510
Judges, and Magistrates 6% $158,580
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 0% $106,620
Judicial Law Clerks -5% $58,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Legal Research 53
Other Legal Professions 17

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