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Law Schools in Virginia

1,111 students earned Law degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Law is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,111
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,111
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,111

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 75.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 17,100 people employed in jobs related to a law degree, compared to 725,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Law Jobs in Virginia

Law grads earn an average of $54,680 in the state and $101,210 nationwide.

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

318 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia.

#2

William & Mary

Williamsburg
180 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,593. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,818 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid.

158 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. A typical student attending GMU will pay a net price of $19,551. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU.

#4

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
134 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 69% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
2,183 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%.

#6

Regent University

Virginia Beach
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. An average student at Regent will pay a net price of $24,888. Graduates earn an average $34,846 after graduation.

#7

Liberty University

Lynchburg
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,492 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
170 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Law Careers in VA

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Law Professors 16% $0
Lawyers 10% $127,110
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 7% $84,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Other Legal Professions 250
Legal Research 168

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