Thomas Jefferson School Of Law is in San Diego, CA. San Diego is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Thomas Jefferson School Of Law issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Thomas Jefferson School Of Law include law.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted.
The most successful professors at Thomas Jefferson School Of Law are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the Thomas Jefferson School of law is to provide an outstanding legal education for a nationally based student body in a collegial and supportive environment with attention to newly everging areas of law, particularly those related to technological development, globalization and the quest for social justice"
More complete details are provided below.
Thomas Jefferson School Of Law
2121 San Diego Ave
San Diego, CA 92110
http://www.tjsl.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 221 | law |
Number of programs and degrees for Thomas Jefferson School Of Law in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 221 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Thomas Jefferson School Of Law had a total enrollment of 769 students.
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| First Professional | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 34% |
| 25-29 | 47% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Diego, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | not required |
Financial Aid:
Thomas Jefferson School Of Law participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1085400)
Thomas Jefferson School Of Law has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $142,965 | 9 | $130,167 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $116,643 | 5 | $111,200 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $100,500 | 6 | $95,333 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $124,327 | 20 | $114,975 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Thomas Jefferson School Of Law Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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