Legal Studies Degree

The legal studies degree program at University of Washington – Tacoma Campus is a general studies program that includes instruction for students that focuses on law and legal issues from the perspective of the social sciences and humanities. Students who graduate from the legal studies degree program may pursue careers in law enforcement, legal administration, correctional facilities, and may become detectives, investigators, paralegals, and more. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer legal studies degrees.

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University of Washington – Tacoma Campus

Also known as UWT, UW-T, UW-Tacoma

18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA

University of Washington - Tacoma Campus is a public university that has a large number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Tacoma, Washington, in a predominantly urban area. Over three thousand students enroll at UWT yearly.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Education
• Computer
• Nursing
• Accounting

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to University of Washington - Tacoma Campus. A score in a range of 1320 to 1680 on the SAT, or 18 to 23 for the ACT is common among admitted students. This school has an acceptance rate of 77% of which only 37% chose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at tacoma.washington.edu.

The tuition at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $11,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $31,000 annually. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $8,200 each year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Legal Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Washington – Tacoma Campus offers a bachelor's degree program in legal studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Law Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).