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Law Schools in New Jersey

610 students earned Law degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Law is the 8th most popular major out of a total 203 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 610
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 610
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 610

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of law majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.1%
  • White: 63.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Law Grads in New Jersey

23,060 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 New Jersey

In this state, law grads earn an average of $111,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,210.

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There are 3 colleges in New Jersey that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. 67% of the teachers are full time. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Seton Hall University

South Orange
223 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $32,634. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. A typical student attending Rutgers Camden will pay a net price of $16,369.

Law Careers in NJ

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Lawyers 8% $119,540
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 8% $91,500
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers -3% $107,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Legal Research 77
Legal Support Services 25
Other Legal Professions 21

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