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Legal Professions in New Jersey

Legal Professions Schools in New Jersey

987 students earned Legal Professions degrees in New Jersey in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Legal Professions is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 639
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 639
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 639
Master’s Degree 128
Post-Master’s Certificate 25
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 25

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.1%
  • White: 58.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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In this state, there are 42,770 people employed in jobs related to a legal professions degree, compared to 1,321,770 nationwide.

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Legal Professions grads earn an average of $71,920 in the state and $71,420 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in New Jersey that offer legal professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Seton Hall University

South Orange
312 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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234 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

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153 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,537. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at Rutgers Camden.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,677. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Montclair State.

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Some of the careers legal professions majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 16% $55,770
Legal Support Workers 4% $63,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 162

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