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Business Law Major: Careers, Salaries and Job Outlook

From the courtroom to the boardroom, business law graduates are in demand.

Business law is the base of the rules and regulations in business. An undergraduate degree in business law can provide a foundational set of skills that can be applied in a variety of career types and industries. By exploring business through the lens of law, graduates with this degree can go on to become business leaders and influence critical industry decisions.

Faster than Average

projected employment growth in business and financial occupations from 2024 to 2034

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

$76,333

average starting salary for business law majors

Class of 2024, as of Feb. 5, 2026

Business Law Career Outlook

Business law degree job opportunities are varied and reach several industries. From roles in federal and state government to private corporations and law practice, this degree prepares students to make critical business decisions based on legal analysis.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2024 to 2034.

What Skills Will You Gain From Majoring in Business Law?

A business law degree focuses on more than just learning policy and legal regulations. By ensuring students have a solid understanding of a variety of core business disciplines, the Drexel LeBow business law curriculum prepares graduates to be dynamic professionals throughout their careers.

An example of the skills and topics highlighted by this degree:

  • Law of business organizations
  • Government regulation and business
  • International business law
  • Entrepreneurial law
  • Legal issues in corporate governance

Drexel Co-op Outcomes

$20

median co-op hourly pay

for business law majors

45%

of co-op students received a full-time job offer from their co-op employer

for LeBow class of 2024

The top co-op employers for business law majors include:

  • Comcast
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Morgan Lewis
Aquiera Halsey student photo

I felt that if I studied entrepreneurship and learned the fundamentals of business then no one would be able to take my business away from me. If it wasn’t for Drexel I wouldn’t have the confidence in such a high-stress, high reward environment.

Aquiera Halsey ’11

Manager, Oncology Quality Data & Cancer Registry

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Read more about Aquiera

What Can You Do With a Business Law Degree?

While the natural assumption is that students in a business law program plan to go on to law school after graduation, and many do, a background in the law and legal systems benefits graduates interested in all areas of business. Business law graduates go on to careers in real estate, law enforcement, hospital administration, business consulting, government affairs and financial management.

Common Job Titles for Business Law Graduates

  • Compliance Officer
  • Human Resource Representative
  • Law Enforcement Officer
  • Legal Assistant
  • Legislative Assistant
  • Mediator
  • Paralegal
  • Real Estate Agent

What Do Business Law Graduates Earn?

The average salary reported one year out for business law graduates in LeBow’s class of 2024 was $76,333. Salary outlook can vary greatly depending on the local job market, skill level and work experience.

Where Drexel LeBow Business Law Graduates Work

Recent LeBow business law graduates have landed jobs at companies including:

  • Comcast Corporation
  • FS Investments
  • Grant Thornton
  • KPMG
  • Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
  • Morgan & Morgan

Professional Organizations

Professional organizations allow you to expand your local and national network while also broadening your skill set through professional development opportunities.

Continuing Education Opportunities

Many students go on to pursue graduate degrees including the JD and the MBA.

Real Experience. Real Results.

Connect with Us

Our staff is ready to help you with any questions you may have about the application process, including which program is right for you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Caitlin Brady

Director, Undergraduate Programs and Recruitment

(215) 571-3570

Gerri C. LeBow Hall 333