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Legal Professions Schools in Michigan

1,373 students earned Legal Professions degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

A Legal Professions major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Legal Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,290
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,290
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,290
Master’s Degree 76
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a legal professions major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of legal professions majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 59.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.1%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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There are 28,190 people in the state and 1,321,770 people in the nation working in legal professions jobs.

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In this state, legal professions grads earn an average of $54,720. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,420.

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There are 7 colleges in Michigan that offer legal professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

437 Degrees in Major Awarded
972 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,429 a year. 41% of the teachers are full time.

381 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. A typical student attending U-M will pay a net price of $14,878.

246 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 88% of the teachers are full time.

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. An average student at Detroit Mercy will pay a net price of $17,058.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. 60% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Davenport University

Grand Rapids
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
6,127 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $18,264. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,214. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Some of the careers legal professions majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Law Professors 15% $72,680
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 15% $62,380
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 15% $47,420
Lawyers 7% $94,990
Court Reporters 3% $47,390
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 3% $37,930
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 0% $106,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Public & Social Service 1,815
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 222
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 136

View all majors related to Legal Professions

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