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Law Schools in Michigan

1,285 Law students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Law is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,285
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,285
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,285

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 60.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.9%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Michigan

16,350 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 Michigan

A typical salary for a law grad in the state is $110,040, compared to a typical salary of $101,210 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Michigan that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

411 Degrees in Major Awarded
972 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,429 after earning their degree at this institution. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 41% of the teachers are full time.

363 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 66% of students get financical aid.

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $19,058. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 60% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

Law Careers in MI

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Law Professors 15% $72,680
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 15% $62,380
Lawyers 7% $94,990
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 0% $106,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Legal Research 50
Other Legal Professions 29
Legal Support Services 7
Non-Professional Legal Studies 2

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