Legal Research at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
If you plan to study Legal Research, you may want to check out the program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus sits in Pittsburgh, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 57 legal research degrees were awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
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Online Class Availability at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Among 35,724 students, 1,465 (4%) studied exclusively online and 6,044 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Legal Research Rankings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Legal Research program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #7 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #20 of 22 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #74 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #103 of 112 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #7 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #20 of 22 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #74 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #103 of 112 |
Earnings for Legal Research Graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Students who complete University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Legal Research program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $94,866 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Legal Research graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $94,866, compared with $69,239 for all University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Legal Research graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus stands at $24,872.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Legal Research graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Legal Research graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are 63% women (36) and 37% men (21).
Legal Research Master’s Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Of the 24 master’s legal research degrees awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 62% were women (15) and 38% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Research master’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 20 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 4% of Legal Research master’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, below the national average of 20%.*
Legal Research Doctoral Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Among the 2 doctoral legal research graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Research doctoral degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*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 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
The Legal Research program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
Highest-Paying Careers for Legal Research Graduates
Students who finish Legal Research program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus pursue many career paths. Here are 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.