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Law in Massachusetts

Law Schools in Massachusetts

1,987 Law students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Law is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,987
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,987
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,987

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
  • White: 65.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Massachusetts

19,390 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 Massachusetts

A typical salary for a law grad in the state is $131,800, compared to a typical salary of $101,210 nationwide.

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

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
594 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,500. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

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340 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,882. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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282 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,779. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Boston College

Chestnut Hill
228 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $39,090.

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193 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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154 Degrees in Major Awarded
904 Total Students

19% of the teachers are full time.

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,444. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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73 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,673 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,137. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
295 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%.

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Law Careers in MA

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Law Professors 16% $102,850
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 6% $128,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Legal Research 262
Non-Professional Legal Studies 224
Legal Support Services 51
Other Legal Professions 35

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