Kentucky · Law

Best Law institutions in Kentucky, ranked by earnings

The Law program focuses on legal professions and studies, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices. It is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-law field and are…

Institutions
3
offering CIP 22.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
391
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
61%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Lawyers
$116,020
BLS OEWS 2024

3 institutions offering Law in Kentucky

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Kentucky
Lexington Public
14071%
2Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights Public
12652%
3University of Louisville
Louisville Public
12561%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Lawyers (SOC 23-1011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~31,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$151,160
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

SpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingActive Learning

What Lawyers earn in Kentucky

Jobs in Kentucky
6,380
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$116,020
median $102,670
Best-paying metro
$122,080
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

Related careers

Lawyers
$116,020 avg · 6,380 jobs
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
$134,750 avg · 420 jobs
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
$78,680 avg · 370 jobs
Law Teachers, Postsecondary
$126,030 avg · 120 jobs
Judicial Law Clerks
$55,520 avg · 40 jobs
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Law programs in Kentucky.

How much do Lawyers earn in Kentucky?+

The average annual wage for Lawyers in Kentucky is $116,020 (median $102,670), across about 6,380 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Law program?+

The Law program focuses on legal professions and studies, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices. It is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-law field and are…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Lawyers?+

The national job outlook is about +4.1% growth with around 31,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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