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Law Schools in Massachusetts

1,998 Law students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Law major is the 3rd most popular major in this 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) 1,998
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,998
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,998

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: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.7%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Massachusetts

There are 19,390 people in the state and 725,130 people in the nation working in law jobs.

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Wages for Law Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, law grads earn an average of $131,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,210.

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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

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

282 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 53% of students get financical aid.

#4

Boston College

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

In their early career, Boston College grads earn an average salary of $70,858. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,714.

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
904 Total Students

22% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $20,050. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,673 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,594. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
295 Total Students

The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 31% of the teachers are full time.

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
Lawyers 8% $142,100
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 241
Other Legal Professions 29
Non-Professional Legal Studies 23

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