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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina

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Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Legal Professions is the 16th most popular major in the country with 61,055 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, legal professions graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $47,649 and had an average of $28,699 in loans still to pay off.

Across North Carolina, there were 1,657 legal professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $45,674 and $31,875 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina” ranking looked at 30 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in legal professions. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their legal professions program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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The colleges and universities below are the best for north carolina legal professions students.

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Campbell University. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina. Located in Buies Creek, North Carolina, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 166 degrees to qualified ’s legal professions students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Legal Professions at Campbell

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Out of the 30 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Forest University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 240 diplomas to qualified ’s legal professions students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Full Wake Forest University Legal Professions Report

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Elon University
Elon, North Carolina

Out of the 30 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Elon University landed the #3 spot on the list. Elon, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s legal professions degrees to 122 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Legal Professions at Elon University

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North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina Central University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina list. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s legal professions degrees to 86 students in 2020-2021.

Full North Carolina Central University Legal Professions Report

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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina

Out of the 30 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #5 spot on the list. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s legal professions degrees to 299 students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Legal Professions at Duke

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Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, North Carolina

Western Piedmont Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina list. WPCC is a small public school situated in Morganton, North Carolina. It awarded 12 ’s legal professions degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Legal Professions at Western Piedmont Community College

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #7. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s legal professions degrees to 207 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Legal Professions at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Carteret Community College
Morehead City, North Carolina

Carteret Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina list. Morehead City, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s legal professions degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Legal Professions at Carteret Community College

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Miller-Motte College Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina

Miller-Motte College Raleigh ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina list. MMC Raleigh is a small private for-profit school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 3 ’s legal professions degrees in 2020-2021.

Full MMC Raleigh Legal Professions Report

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Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, North Carolina

Vance-Granville Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina ranking. Vance-Granville Community College is located in Henderson, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 ’s legal professions degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Legal Professions at Vance-Granville Community College

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William Peace University
Raleigh, North Carolina

William Peace University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #11. WPU is a small school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 2 ’s legal professions degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Legal Professions at William Peace University

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Surry Community College
Dobson, North Carolina

Surry Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina list. Located in Dobson, North Carolina, this small public school handed out 13 degrees to qualified ’s legal professions students in 2020-2021.

Full Surry Community College Legal Professions Report

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Johnston Community College
Smithfield, North Carolina

With a ranking of #13, Johnston Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina list. Johnston Community College is a small public school situated in Smithfield, North Carolina. It awarded 31 ’s legal professions degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Legal Professions at Johnston Community College

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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina list. CCCTI is a public institution located in Hudson, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 40 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Legal Professions at CCCTI

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Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

With a ranking of #15, Forsyth Technical Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina list. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this medium-sized public school handed out 70 diplomas to qualified ’s legal professions students in 2020-2021.

Full Forsyth Tech Legal Professions Report

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Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, North Carolina

Central Carolina Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina ranking. Central Carolina Community College is a small school located in Sanford, North Carolina that handed out 7 ’s legal professions degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Legal Professions at Central Carolina Community College

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Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, North Carolina

Coastal Carolina Community College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina ranking. Jacksonville, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s legal professions degrees to 51 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Legal Professions at Coastal Carolina Community College

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Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, North Carolina

Central Piedmont Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina list. Charlotte, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s legal professions degrees to 56 students in 2020-2021.

Full Central Piedmont Community College Legal Professions Report

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Wilson Community College
Wilson, North Carolina

Wilson Community College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina ranking. This small school is located in Wilson, North Carolina, and it awarded 8 ’s legal professions degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Legal Professions at Wilson Community College

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Durham Technical Community College
Durham, North Carolina

With a ranking of #20, Durham Technical Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina list. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this small public school awarded 32 diplomas to qualified ’s legal professions students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Legal Professions at Durham Technical Community College

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Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, North Carolina

Guilford Technical Community College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Jamestown, North Carolina, and it awarded 44 ’s legal professions degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Guilford Technical Community College Legal Professions Report

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Southwestern Community College
Sylva, North Carolina

With a ranking of #22, Southwestern Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina list. Located in Sylva, North Carolina, this small public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified ’s legal professions students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Legal Professions at Southwestern Community College

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Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, North Carolina

Davidson County Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina ranking. Davidson County Community College is a small school located in Thomasville, North Carolina that handed out 13 ’s legal professions degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Legal Professions at DCCC

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Pitt Community College
Winterville, North Carolina

Pitt Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Winterville, North Carolina, this medium-sized public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified ’s legal professions students in 2020-2021.

Full Pitt Community College Legal Professions Report

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Gaston College
Dallas, North Carolina

Gaston College landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Legal Professions Major in North Carolina ranking. Gaston College is a small school located in Dallas, North Carolina that handed out 22 ’s legal professions degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Legal Professions at Gaston College

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