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Law Schools in Kentucky

347 Law students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Law is the 16th most popular major out of a total 180 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 347
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 347
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 347

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 82.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 6,560 people employed in jobs related to a law degree, compared to 725,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Law Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, law grads earn an average of $57,090. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,210.

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

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. 88% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,828. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,625 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

Law Careers in KY

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Judicial Law Clerks 20% $30,180
Lawyers 6% $77,310
Law Professors 5% $0
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 0% $43,190
Judges, and Magistrates 0% $135,610
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 0% $50,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Non-Professional Legal Studies 6
Legal Support Services 2

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