by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MSU among the top schools in the country for legal professions, ranked #74 out of 345 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Professions Schools | 74 of 345 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in Michigan | 3 of 12 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 of 53 |
The following degree levels are available for legal professions at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 116 |
| Master’s | 26 |
This legal professions field at MSU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 255 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 116 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 25 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University conferred 116 bachelor’s degrees in legal professions.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for legal professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Legal Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU earn a median of $71,459 a year. This is above $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, legal professions students borrow a median amount of $24,753 in student loans. This is lower than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of legal professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of legal professions bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at MSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Legal Professions | 26 |
