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Law Schools in Texas

1,947 students earned Law degrees in Texas in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Law is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,947
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,947
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,947

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 9.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.6%
  • White: 54.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Texas

45,400 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 Texas

Law grads earn an average of $90,350 in the state and $101,210 nationwide.

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

376 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,850. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UT Austin. 89% of students get financical aid.

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277 Degrees in Major Awarded
999 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time.

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233 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

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221 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $40,849. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at SMU. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

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St. Mary's University

San Antonio
202 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,458 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at St. Mary's.

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169 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

A typical student attending Texas A&M College Station will pay a net price of $20,257. 85% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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167 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
7,015 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 61% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years.

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166 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. An average student at Baylor will pay a net price of $37,911.

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131 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. 82% of the teachers are full time.

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102 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
4,164 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Law Careers in TX

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Law Professors 15% $85,820
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 11% $122,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Legal Research 262
Non-Professional Legal Studies 29
Legal Support Services 22

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