Legal Research at New York University
If you plan to study Legal Research, consider the program at New York University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
New York University is in New York, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 475 legal research degrees were granted at New York University.
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Studying Online at New York University
Online coursework is an option at New York University. Of 56,832 students, 3,493 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,998 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Legal Research Rankings at New York University
These rankings give you a sense of how New York University’s Legal Research program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 112 |
| Best Value | New York | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 20 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #85 of 105 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Legal Research graduates at New York University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Legal Research graduates at New York University are 56% women (264) and 44% men (211).
Legal Research Master’s Program at New York University
Of the 475 master’s legal research graduates at New York University, 56% were women (264) and 44% were men (211).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Research master’s degree recipients at New York University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 385 |
| Unknown | 29 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 2% of Legal Research master’s degree recipients at New York University, lower than 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 New York University
The Legal Research program at New York University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies | 182 |
| Corporate, Finance & Securities Law | 107 |
| Energy & Environment Law | 4 |
| International Law & Legal Studies | 72 |
| International Business & Trade Law | 16 |
| Tax Law | 94 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Legal Research Graduates
Those who complete Legal Research program at New York University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Legal Research majors, 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.