Law Schools
In Washington, North Carolina
In Washington, there is only one law school where law faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in law in the city of Washington, which encompasses law training at the following levels:
- Law Certificate
- Associates degree in Law
Statistics
Professional Trends
Washington Vs. North Carolina Law Employment
| Washington | 2,690 |
| North Carolina | 50,260 |
Exactly 2,690 of the 50,260 law professionals employed in North Carolina, work in Washington. There has been a 0% decline in the number of law professionals in Washington between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Washington has increased.
Washington Vs. North Carolina Law employment growth
| 47,950 | 47,850 | 49,740 | 50,680 | 50,260 |
| 2,700 | 2,580 | 2,580 | No data | 2,690 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: North Carolina
- Dark Yellow: Washington
Law VS. All professions salaries in Washington
| $43,759 | $48,167 | $43,309 | No data | $43,728 |
| $29,880 | $31,110 | $32,310 | No data | $34,290 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Law in Washington
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Washington
Salaries for law professionals in Washington have decreased. In 2010 an average salary of $43,728 per year was earned by law professionals in Washington. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for law professionals in Washington was $43,759 per year. This decline is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Washington.
Salary percentiles for Law professionals in Washington
10th percentile |
$28,076 |
25th percentile |
$31,798 |
50th percentile |
$39,711 |
75th percentile |
$51,909 |
90th percentile |
$45,237 |
Washington law professionals earn a median yearly salary of $39,711. The 10% of law professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $28,076 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 61% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Law professionals and related professions in Washington
Paralegal |
$31,785 |
Criminal Justice |
$32,758 |
Homeland Security |
$33,063 |
Criminology |
$39,735 |
Law |
$43,728 |
Forensic Accounting |
$66,730 |
Public Administration |
$106,570 |
Washington law professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Law schools in Washington
There is only one accredited law school in the city. Many of Washington's law professionals are graduates of this school.
Law Programs Offered In Washington
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in law offered by Washington's law schools.
Student Completed Law Degrees In Washington
associate |
9 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
31 |
| Total | 40 |
In 2010 approximately 40 students completed law courses.