by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with non-professional general legal studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #8 on College Factual's Best Schools for non-professional general legal studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Non-Professional General Legal Studies Schools | 8 |
| Best Non-Professional General Legal Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in non-professional general legal studies. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in non-professional general legal studies from Michigan State. This makes it the #23 most popular school for non-professional general legal studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of non-professional general legal studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $33,752. This is less than $39,360, which is the national median of all non-professional general legal studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, non-professional general legal studies students borrow a median amount of $48,426 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,133 for all non-professional general legal studies majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the non-professional general legal studies program at Michigan State is $513 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Michigan State was $1,457 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
Learn more about Michigan State tuition and fees.
The non-professional general legal studies program at Michigan State awarded 110 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in non-professional general legal studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Michigan State does not offer an online option for its non-professional general legal studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan State Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in non-professional general legal studies from Michigan State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in non-professional general legal studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the non-professional general legal studies majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 251 |
| Legal Professions (Other) | 24 |
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