Legal Research at Emory University
If you are interested in studying Legal Research, you may want to check out the program at Emory University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Emory University is located in Atlanta, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 44 legal research graduations were recorded at Emory University.
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Studying Online at Emory University
Distance learning is available at Emory University. Of 15,175 students, 925 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,596 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Legal Research Rankings at Emory University
Rankings can help you compare Emory University’s Legal Research program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #55 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #60 of 112 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #55 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #60 of 112 |
Earnings for Legal Research Graduates from Emory University
Those who finish Emory University’s Legal Research program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,923 |
| 2 years | $66,325 |
| 3 years | $78,482 |
| 4 years | $87,848 |
| 5 years | $88,380 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Legal Research graduates from Emory University report median earnings of $87,848, compared with $80,816 for all Emory University graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Legal Research graduates at Emory University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Legal Research graduates at Emory University are 66% women (29) and 34% men (15).
Legal Research Master’s Program at Emory University
Among the 40 master’s legal research graduates at Emory University, 72% were women (29) and 28% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Research master’s degree recipients at Emory University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
Minority students account for 55% of Legal Research master’s degree recipients at Emory University, above the national average of 20%.*
Legal Research Doctoral Program at Emory University
Among the 4 doctoral legal research degrees awarded at Emory University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Research doctoral degree recipients at Emory University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Legal Research doctoral degree recipients at Emory University, above the national average of 9%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Legal Research Concentrations at Emory University
This Legal Research program at Emory University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies | 19 |
| Other Legal Research & Studies | 25 |
Top-Paying Careers for Legal Research Graduates
Those who complete Legal Research program at Emory University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Legal Research graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,726 |
| Lawyers | $73,181 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.