North Carolina · Law

Best Law institutions in North Carolina, 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
6
offering CIP 22.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,103
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,331
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
77%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Lawyers
$159,830
BLS OEWS 2024

6 institutions offering Law in North Carolina

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Duke University
Durham Private not-for-profit
27797%$16,260
2University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill Public
20891%
3Campbell University
Buies Creek Private not-for-profit
17361%$23,331
4Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem Private not-for-profit
15689%$20,914
5North Carolina Central University
Durham Public
14942%
6Elon University
Elon Private not-for-profit
14084%$33,688

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 North Carolina

Jobs in North Carolina
17,380
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$159,830
median $124,880
Best-paying metro
$186,560
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Related careers

Lawyers
$159,830 avg · 17,380 jobs
Law Teachers, Postsecondary
$140,840 avg · 430 jobs
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
$117,070 avg · 250 jobs
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
$74,000 avg · 110 jobs
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Judicial Law Clerks

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Law programs in North Carolina.

How much do Lawyers earn in North Carolina?+

The average annual wage for Lawyers in North Carolina is $159,830 (median $124,880), across about 17,380 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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