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Non-Professional Legal Studies in District of Columbia

Non-Professional Legal Studies Schools in District of Columbia

7,790 people in the state and 414,600 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Non-Professional General Legal Studies.

Non-Professional Legal Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. DC

Non-Professional General Legal Studies grads earn an average of $96,301 in the state and $68,762 nationwide.

Non-Professional Legal Studies Wages Nationwide vs. DC

There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer Non-Professional General Legal Studies degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

American University

Washington

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,329 a year. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,159 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 67%. Undergrads from District of Columbia pay around $6,152 a year in tuition.

#3

Howard University

Washington

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,194 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 35% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Some of the careers Non-Professional General Legal Studies majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 4% $134,350
Legal Support Workers, All Other -1% $80,735

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Non-Professional General Legal Studies.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Law 39,447
Legal Research 11,533
Legal Support Services 10,492
Other Legal Professions 2,487

View all majors related to Non-Professional Legal Studies

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