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Law Schools in Kentucky

353 students earned Law degrees in Kentucky in the 2022-2023 year.

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) 353
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 353
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 353

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: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 83.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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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

This public school has an average net price of $16,328. 96% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

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112 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. 98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 97%. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Law Careers in KY

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Law Professors 5% $0
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 0% $43,190

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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