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Law Schools in New York

4,025 Law students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Law is the 5th most popular major out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4,025
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4,025
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4,025

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 61.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.8%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Law Grads in New York

85,950 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 York

Law grads earn an average of $121,110 in the state and $101,210 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

466 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

In their early career, NYU grads earn an average salary of $60,407. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

460 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $79,434 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. An average student at Columbia will pay a net price of $22,823.

406 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $58,330 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

357 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,162 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Yeshiva University

New York
324 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
5,524 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $39,536. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

308 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,076 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

#7

Hofstra University

Hempstead
273 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 43%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

235 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,574 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $30,268. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

194 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 93%.

Law Careers in NY

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Judicial Law Clerks 12% $131,580
Lawyers 12% $144,150
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 11% $88,520
Judges, and Magistrates 6% $163,360
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 4% $103,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Legal Research 582
Other Legal Professions 154
Non-Professional Legal Studies 7

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