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Law Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 1,479 students earned their Law degrees in PA.

In this state, Law is the 32nd most popular major out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,479
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,479
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,479

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 69.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Pennsylvania

27,940 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, law grads earn an average of $69,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,210.

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There are 8 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

269 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Widener.

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258 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,138.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
239 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. A typical student attending Temple will pay a net price of $23,742. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple.

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190 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $32,223. 100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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Villanova University

Villanova
174 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,090. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
167 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $35,596. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
157 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,027.

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132 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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Law Careers in PA

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Law Professors 9% $85,720
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 4% $85,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Legal Research 382
Legal Support Services 188
Non-Professional Legal Studies 123
Other Legal Professions 112

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