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Law Schools in Illinois

1,700 Law students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Law is the 7th most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,700
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,700
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,700

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.6%
  • White: 64.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Illinois

34,470 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 Illinois

Law grads earn an average of $95,120 in the state and $101,210 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Illinois that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

296 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 84% of the teachers are full time.

285 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,099 a year.

233 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Loyola Chicago will pay a net price of $36,434.

226 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 61% of the teachers are full time.

212 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. An average student at UChicago will pay a net price of $28,517. 80% of the teachers are full time.

#6

DePaul University

Chicago
192 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,321. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,956. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

Law Careers in IL

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Lawyers 8% $126,770
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 4% $83,770
Judicial Law Clerks 4% $71,330
Law Professors 2% $133,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Legal Research 528
Other Legal Professions 125
Non-Professional Legal Studies 15

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