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Law Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 619 students earned their Law degrees in MO.

In terms of popularity, Law is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 228 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 619
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 619
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 619

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 72.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Missouri

There are 11,520 people in the state and 725,130 people in the nation working in law jobs.

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Wages for Law Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a law grad in the state is $113,780, compared to a typical salary of $101,210 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Missouri that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

243 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. In their early career, WUSTL grads earn an average salary of $64,543.

#2

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
172 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,847 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. A typical student attending UMKC will pay a net price of $15,702.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Mizzou. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

Law Careers in MO

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 18% $59,450
Law Professors 15% $131,090
Lawyers 11% $99,990
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 0% $127,660
Judges, and Magistrates 0% $151,720
Judicial Law Clerks 0% $47,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Legal Research 411
Non-Professional Legal Studies 19
Legal Support Services 13

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