Major · CIP 22.00

Non-Professional Legal Studies

106 international students graduated in Non-Professional Legal Studies in the 2024–25 academic year. 244 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsSocial Sciences & Humanities
106
International graduates, 2024–25
68 bachelor's · 12 master's
12 months
OPT after graduation
244
Four-year schools that offer it
2
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Occupations related to Non-Professional Legal Studies

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Paralegals and Legal AssistantsSOC 23-201140,800 openings a year · 234 LCA filings40,800−0.3%$62,890234
LawyersSOC 23-1011 · Usually needs more education28,700 openings a year · 2,192 LCA filings28,700+4.7%$159,6702,192

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology