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2023 Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region

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Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region

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Legal Studies is the 195th most popular major in the country with 3,818 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Southeast region, there were 939 legal studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 30 colleges that offer a degree in legal studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular legal studies programs in the United States.

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The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region legal studies students.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region. UCF is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 264 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Legal Studies at University of Central Florida

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American Public University System
Charles Town, West Virginia

Out of the 30 schools in the Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, American Public University System landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Charles Town, West Virginia, this large private for-profit school handed out 115 diplomas to qualified ’s legal studies students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 98%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Legal Studies at American Public University System

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

Out of the 30 schools in the Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Miami landed the #3 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Coral Gables, Florida, and it awarded 45 ’s legal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Legal Studies at University of Miami

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Out of the 30 schools in the Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Perkinston, Mississippi. It awarded 44 ’s legal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Legal Studies at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee

Out of the 30 schools in the Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 34 degrees to qualified ’s legal studies students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Legal Studies at Vanderbilt

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West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #6. WVU is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 ’s legal studies degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Legal Studies at West Virginia University

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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in University, Mississippi, and it awarded 22 ’s legal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Legal Studies at Ole Miss

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Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

With a ranking of #8, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. This fairly large school is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and it awarded 21 ’s legal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Legal Studies Report

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, Tennessee

With a ranking of #9, Lipscomb University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified ’s legal studies students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full Lipscomb University Legal Studies Report

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Hodges University
Naples, Florida

With a ranking of #10, Hodges University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in Naples, Florida, and it awarded 18 ’s legal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Hodges University Legal Studies Report

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Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida

Southeastern University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Lakeland, Florida, and it awarded 13 ’s legal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full SEU Legal Studies Report

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. Auburn is located in Auburn, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 ’s legal studies degrees to qualified students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Legal Studies at Auburn

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Mercer University
Macon, Georgia

Mercer University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. Mercer University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Macon, Georgia. It awarded 12 ’s legal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

Read full report on Legal Studies at Mercer

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Morehead State University
Morehead, Kentucky

Morehead State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. Morehead State University is a public institution located in Morehead, Kentucky. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Legal Studies at Morehead State University

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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana

Tulane University of Louisiana came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 10 degrees to qualified ’s legal studies students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Legal Studies at Tulane University of Louisiana

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Holmes Community College
Goodman, Mississippi

Holmes Community College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Holmes Community College is located in Goodman, Mississippi and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 ’s legal studies degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Legal Studies at Holmes Community College

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West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, West Virginia

West Virginia University at Parkersburg ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. Parkersburg, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s legal studies degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Legal Studies at West Virginia University at Parkersburg

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Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama

Samford University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s legal studies degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

Read full report on Legal Studies at Samford

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Faulkner University
Montgomery, Alabama

Faulkner University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #17. Montgomery, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s legal studies degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Legal Studies at Faulkner

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. NKU is a fairly large public school situated in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It awarded 6 ’s legal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Northern Kentucky University Legal Studies Report

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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee

Belmont University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s legal studies degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Belmont University Legal Studies Report

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Florida National University - Main Campus landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Hialeah, Florida, this small private for-profit school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified ’s legal studies students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Legal Studies at Florida National University - Main Campus

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. UA Little Rock is a medium-sized school located in Little Rock, Arkansas that handed out 4 ’s legal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full University of Arkansas at Little Rock Legal Studies Report

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Alderson Broaddus University
Philippi, West Virginia

With a ranking of #24, Alderson Broaddus University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. Alderson Broaddus University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philippi, West Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Alderson Broaddus University Legal Studies Report

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Thomas More University
Crestview Hills, Kentucky

Thomas More University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Legal Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. Thomas More University is located in Crestview Hills, Kentucky and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s legal studies degrees to qualified students.

Full Thomas More University Legal Studies Report

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