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Within Law, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Law, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Paralegals and Legal Assistants SOC: 23-2011 Occupation: Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $61,010 | 367,220 | N/A | N/A |
Legal Support Workers, All Other SOC: 23-2099 Occupation: Legal Support Workers, All Other | $68,760 | 47,380 | N/A | N/A |
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners SOC: 27-3092 Occupation: Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $67,310 | 12,630 | N/A | N/A |
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants SOC: 43-6012 Occupation: Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $54,140 | 154,540 | N/A | N/A |
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers SOC: 23-2093 Occupation: Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $54,980 | 48,170 | N/A | N/A |
Interpreters and Translators SOC: 27-3091 Occupation: Interpreters and Translators | $59,440 | 53,360 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,010 | 367,220 |
| 2023 | $60,970 | 354,890 |
| 2022 | $59,200 | 345,240 |
| 2021 | $56,230 | 336,250 |
| 2020 | $52,920 | 332,720 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,760 | 47,380 |
| 2023 | $67,700 | 43,760 |
| 2022 | $62,340 | 46,480 |
| 2021 | $59,790 | 46,090 |
| 2020 | $59,540 | 45,310 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,310 | 12,630 |
| 2023 | $63,940 | 12,390 |
| 2022 | $63,560 | 14,240 |
| 2021 | $60,380 | 12,300 |
| 2020 | $61,660 | 13,880 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,140 | 154,540 |
| 2023 | $50,680 | 152,790 |
| 2022 | $48,780 | 159,940 |
| 2021 | $47,710 | 155,250 |
| 2020 | $48,980 | 160,950 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,980 | 48,170 |
| 2023 | $53,550 | 49,760 |
| 2022 | $50,490 | 53,680 |
| 2021 | $47,310 | 51,040 |
| 2020 | $48,820 | 54,960 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,440 | 53,360 |
| 2023 | $57,090 | 51,560 |
| 2022 | $53,640 | 52,160 |
| 2021 | $49,110 | 52,170 |
| 2020 | $52,330 | 56,920 |