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Law Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 1,005 students earned their Law degrees in NC.

In this state, Law is the 6th most popular major out of a total 211 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,005
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,005
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,005

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of law majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 70.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Law Grads in North Carolina

13,290 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 North Carolina

In this state, law grads earn an average of $103,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,210.

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There are 6 colleges in North Carolina that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Duke University

Durham
251 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,260 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 92%. This private school has an average net price of $32,459.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $51,002 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

#3

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
173 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

44% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Wake Forest University. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,081 a year.

#4

Campbell University

Buies Creek
166 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,153 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. An average student at Campbell will pay a net price of $26,169.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,734 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

A typical student attending North Carolina Central University will pay a net price of $14,332. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at North Carolina Central University. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,426 a year.

Law Careers in NC

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Law Professors 14% $131,810
Lawyers 11% $99,400
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 10% $41,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Legal Research 115
Legal Support Services 25

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