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Legal Professions in Virginia

Legal Professions Schools in Virginia

In this state, there are 39,560 people employed in jobs related to a Legal Professions degree, compared to 1,516,740 nationwide.

Legal Professions Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

In this state, Legal Professions grads earn an average of $126,567. Nationwide, they make an average of $126,752.

Legal Professions Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 6 colleges in Virginia offering Legal Professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,414 a year. The school admits about 99% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,471 a year. With an admission rate of 17%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,366 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

#4

Regent University

Virginia Beach

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,499 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 41% of applicants. 66% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

William & Mary

Williamsburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,873 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 33% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $60,434 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 17% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Some of the careers Legal Professions majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 12% $52,627
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 11% $55,524
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 10% $137,571
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners 9% $76,955
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 4% $134,350
Judicial Law Clerks 4% $132,226
Lawyers 3% $73,181
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 1% $93,794
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 0% $84,793
Legal Support Workers, All Other -1% $80,735
Law Teachers, Postsecondary -3% $91,726
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers -4% $67,272

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