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Legal Research at University of the Pacific

If you plan to study Legal Research, you may want to check out the program at University of the Pacific. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of the Pacific is in Stockton, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 legal research degrees were awarded at University of the Pacific.

Studying Online at University of the Pacific

Many students take online classes at University of the Pacific. Of 6,944 students, 81 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Legal Research Rankings at University of the Pacific

Use these rankings to compare University of the Pacific’s Legal Research program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#6 of 11
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#8 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#10 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#13 of 16
Best Value	Nationwide	#58 of 105
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#83 of 112

Earnings for Legal Research Graduates from University of the Pacific

Students who complete University of the Pacific’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	$69,748

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Legal Research graduates at University of the Pacific, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Legal Research graduates at University of the Pacific are 62% women (16) and 38% men (10).

Legal Research Master’s Program at University of the Pacific

Of the 26 master’s legal research degrees awarded at University of the Pacific, 62% were women (16) and 38% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Research master’s degree recipients at University of the Pacific.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Legal Research master’s degree recipients at University of the Pacific, higher 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 University of the Pacific

This Legal Research program at University of the Pacific includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Advanced Legal Research/Studies	19
American Law	1
Energy & Environment Law	2
International Law & Legal Studies	4

Top-Paying Careers for Legal Research Graduates

Students who finish Legal Research program at University of the Pacific go on to a range of careers. Here 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.