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Major · Legal Professions and Studies

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.

Section 3 · Careers

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
Section 4 · Earnings

Earnings at a glance

Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.

Median 5-year earnings

$66k

Section 6 · Where to study

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
Section 9 · Frequently asked

Common questions

What can I do with a Tribal/Indigenous Law degree?
Graduates commonly pursue careers such as Lawyers, Law teachers, postsecondary.
Is a Tribal/Indigenous Law associate's enough, or do I need a bachelor's?
This major is typically offered only at the associate's level.
How many colleges offer Tribal/Indigenous Law?
1 colleges offered this major in the most recent IPEDS year, graduating about 19 students a year combined.