Tribal/Indigenous Law
An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations affecting federal Indian law, tribal law and policy, and Indigenous peoples' human rights.
- Schools offering
- 1
- Annual completions
- 19
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $66k
About this major
An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations affecting federal Indian law, tribal law and policy, and Indigenous peoples' human rights.
Examples of specialized tracks: Tribal Policy, Law, and Government, Indigenous Law, Indigenous and Federal Aboriginal Law.
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 Tribal/Indigenous Law
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oglala Lakota College | Kyle, SD | 19 | 0 | 19 |