Law Schools
In Elgin, Illinois

There are 2 law schools in Elgin for faculty to choose from. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of law and law education in Elgin, which includes law training at the following levels:

  • Law Certificate
  • Associates degree in Law
  • Bachelors degree in Law

Statistics

Professional Trends

Elgin Vs. Illinois Law Employment

Elgin 67,600
Illinois 92,230

Exactly 67,600 of the 92,230 law professionals employed in Illinois, work in Elgin. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of law professionals in Elgin has grown by 40%. As the employment for law professionals in Elgin has increased, overall employment in Elgin has also increased.

Elgin Vs. Illinois Law employment growth

93,880 99,570 95,040 92,750 92,230
48,220 72,210 69,580 67,800 67,600
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Illinois
  • Dark Yellow: Elgin

Law VS. All professions salaries in Elgin

$77,483 $65,941 $68,687 $81,545 $79,576
$43,430 $45,710 $47,740 $48,910 $49,140
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Law in Elgin
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Elgin

As the number of law professionals in Elgin has grown, salaries for law professionals have also increased. In 2010 law professionals in Elgin reportedly earned an average salary of $79,576 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for law professionals in Elgin was $77,483 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Elgin.

Salary percentiles for Law professionals in Elgin

10th percentile		 $53,912
25th percentile		 $64,247
50th percentile		 $66,785
75th percentile		 $71,787
90th percentile		 $83,744

Elgin law professionals earn a median yearly salary of $66,785. The 10% of law professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $53,912 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 55% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Law professionals and related professions in Elgin

Forensic Science		 $0
Paralegal		 $49,790
Homeland Security		 $50,093
Criminal Justice		 $51,288
Court Reporter		 $60,420
Criminology		 $74,017
Forensic Accounting		 $74,660
Law		 $79,576
Public Administration		 $96,495

On average law professional salaries in Elgin are higher than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Law schools in Elgin

2

Many of Elgin's law professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited law schools in the city.

Law Programs Offered In Elgin

associate		 2
bachelor		 1
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 2
Total5

There are a total of 5 degree and certificate programs in law offered by Elgin's law schools.

Student Completed Law Degrees In Elgin

associate		 45
bachelor		 4
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 26
Total75

Approximately 75 students completed law courses in 2010.

Law Faculty Salaries in Elgin, Illinois

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