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Law Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 1,954 students earned their Law degrees in DC.

As a degree choice, Law is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,954
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,954
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,954

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a law major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of law majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 14.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 53.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Law Grads in District of Columbia

There are 33,350 people in the state and 725,130 people in the nation working in law jobs.

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Wages for Law Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a law grad in the state is $125,900, compared to a typical salary of $101,210 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
672 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

565 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,584 a year.

#3

American University

Washington
413 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,945 a year. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Howard University

Washington
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $41,388. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, CUA grads earn an average salary of $55,801.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,001. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.96 years to complete their degree at University of the District of Columbia.

Law Careers in DC

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Law Professors 13% $101,390
Lawyers 6% $164,210
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 0% $91,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Legal Research 481
Legal Support Services 51
Non-Professional Legal Studies 8
Other Legal Professions 3

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