by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 5 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of legal professions. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,071 associate degrees in legal professions during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The legal professions associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for legal professions students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Legal Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in legal professions.
Portland Community College is a great decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in legal professions. Portland Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Portland.More information about a associate in legal professions from Portland Community College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in legal professions needs to look into Cerritos College. Cerritos College is a large public college located in the suburb of Norwalk.More information about a associate in legal professions from Cerritos College
MTI College is a wonderful option for individuals interested in an associate degree in legal professions. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, MTI College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in legal professions from MTI College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in legal professions needs to check out Humphreys University - Stockton and Modesto Campuses. Humphreys University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Stockton.More information about a associate in legal professions from Humphreys University - Stockton and Modesto Campuses
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in legal professions needs to look into South Coast College. South Coast College is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the city of Orange.More information about a associate in legal professions from South Coast College
Located in the suburb of Cerritos, Fremont College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in legal professions from Fremont College
Explore the best legal professions schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 38 | 794 |
| Oregon | 35 | 72 |
| Nevada | 35 | 78 |
| Washington | 33 | 104 |
| Hawaii | 24 | 12 |
| Alaska | 22 | 11 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Legal Support Services | 977 |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies | 94 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 9,823 |
