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Law Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 514 students earned their Law degrees in WA.

A Law major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Law Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 514
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 514
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 514

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 69.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Law Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 13,170 people employed in jobs related to a law degree, compared to 725,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Law Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a law grad in the state is $103,520, compared to a typical salary of $101,210 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Washington that offer law degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

198 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,109. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 78% of the teachers are full time.

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,017. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. In their early career, UW Seattle grads earn an average salary of $55,968.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,451. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

Law Careers in WA

Some of the careers law majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Law Professors 21% $93,430
Judicial Law Clerks 13% $57,670
Judges, and Magistrates 10% $121,640
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 10% $64,340
Lawyers 10% $115,500
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 6% $101,800

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Legal Research 108

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