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Law Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 879 students earned their Law degrees in GA.

In terms of popularity, Law is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 213 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 879
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 879
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 879

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 62.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Georgia

22,880 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 Georgia

In this state, law grads earn an average of $75,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,210.

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There are 5 colleges in Georgia that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Emory University

Atlanta
281 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,633 a year.

200 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $48,858 after graduation.

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,242. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Georgia State. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,853. 96% of the teachers are full time.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
299 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $74,084 after earning their degree at this institution.

Law Careers in GA

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 18% $71,210
Law Professors 16% $162,670
Judicial Law Clerks 11% $53,870
Lawyers 11% $104,940
Judges, and Magistrates 10% $103,840
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 5% $56,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Legal Research 103

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