American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
An advanced, professional program of the U.S. legal system, Constitution law, and jurisprudence. Includes instruction in legal history, legal sociology, philosophy of law, Constitutional law, legal procedure, and related topics.
- Schools offering
- 6
- Annual completions
- 34
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $66k
About this major
An advanced, professional program of the U.S. legal system, Constitution law, and jurisprudence. Includes instruction in legal history, legal sociology, philosophy of law, Constitutional law, legal procedure, and related topics.
Examples of specialized tracks: American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LL.M., M.C.J.), American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (J.S.D./S.J.D.).
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyers | $151k | +4.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Law teachers, postsecondary | $127k | +2.2% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$66k
Top colleges for American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| Walsh University | North Canton, OH | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Winona State University | Winona, MN | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Florida Memorial University | Miami Gardens, FL | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Owens Community College | Perrysburg, OH | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pennsylvania Western University | California, PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |