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Law Schools in Florida

2,043 students earned Law degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Law is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 223 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2,043
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2,043
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2,043

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.3%
  • White: 49.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 49,150 people employed in jobs related to a law degree, compared to 725,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Law Jobs in Florida

Law grads earn an average of $111,320 in the state and $101,210 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Miami

Coral Gables
344 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $54,383 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville
266 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,324 after earning their degree at this institution. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

261 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,462 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

218 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
194 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $43,703 after graduation. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at NUS Florida.

188 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,515 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Barry University will pay a net price of $20,539.

#7

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens
163 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,601 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,184 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.72 years. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at FIU. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,401 a year.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
286 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

Law Careers in FL

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 24% $51,230
Law Professors 21% $120,470
Lawyers 13% $100,090
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 5% $104,700
Judicial Law Clerks 5% $46,340
Judges, and Magistrates 2% $154,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Legal Research 478
Other Legal Professions 51
Non-Professional Legal Studies 11
Legal Support Services 2

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