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Legal Studies in California

Legal Studies Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 685 students earned their Legal Studies degrees in CA.

A Legal Studies major is the 306th most popular major in this state.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 49

Gender Distribution

In California, a legal studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of legal studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 46.6%
  • White: 23.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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In this state, there are 1,770 people employed in jobs related to a legal studies degree, compared to 16,990 nationwide.

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Legal Studies grads earn an average of $136,920 in the state and $130,710 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in California that offer legal studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
230 Total Students
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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
401 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 16%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $45,394. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

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Some of the careers legal studies majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Law Professors 15% $118,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Pre-Law 83

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