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Law Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 236 students earned their Law degrees in MS.

As a degree choice, Law is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 236
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 236
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 236

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 14.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 67.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 3,580 people employed in jobs related to a law degree, compared to 725,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Law Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, law grads earn an average of $97,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,210.

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There are 2 colleges in Mississippi that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

A typical student attending Ole Miss will pay a net price of $12,161. Graduates earn an average $38,763 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

Law Careers in MS

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Law Professors 18% $122,850
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 11% $116,630
Judges, and Magistrates 3% $39,870
Lawyers 1% $85,970

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
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