Legal Research at Fordham University
If you plan to study Legal Research, you may want to check out the program at Fordham University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fordham University is located in Bronx, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 115 legal research graduations were recorded at Fordham University.
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Online Class Availability at Fordham University
Online coursework is an option at Fordham University. Among 16,150 students, 1,147 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,403 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Legal Research Rankings at Fordham University
These rankings give you a sense of how Fordham University’s Legal Research program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #6 of 9 |
| Best Value | New York | #7 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 22 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #54 of 112 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #100 of 105 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Legal Research graduates at Fordham University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Legal Research graduates at Fordham University are 76% women (87) and 24% men (28).
Legal Research Master’s Program at Fordham University
Among the 115 master’s legal research degrees awarded at Fordham University, 76% were women (87) and 24% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Research master’s degree recipients at Fordham University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 19 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 29 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Legal Research master’s degree recipients at Fordham University, above the national average of 20%.*
*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 Fordham University
The Legal Research program at Fordham University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Intellectual Property Law | 21 |
| Real Estate and Land Development Law. | 9 |
| Other Legal Research & Studies | 85 |
Best-Paid Careers for Legal Research Graduates
Those who complete Legal Research program at Fordham University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.