Legal Professions Doctor’s Degrees
There are 844 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Legal Professions. This degree is more popular with male students, and about21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 61.3% of Legal Professions graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Legal Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 68,755 people earned theirLegal Professions majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Legal Professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2,522 |
| Associate’s Degree | 5,166 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,793 |
| Master’s Degree | 16,253 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 39,889 |
Earnings of Legal Professions Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Legal Professions of $90,204 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $78,220 |
| 4 years | $90,204 |
| 5 years | $103,959 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Legal Professions students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 54.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 130 |
| Women | 108 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Legal Professions graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 17.2% |
| Asian | 15 | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 1.3% |
| Race Unknown | 10 | 4.2% |
| International Students | 146 | 61.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 61.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Legal Professions Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 976 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Legal Professions. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Legal Professions students seeking a doctor's degree is Georgetown University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,476 people received their doctor's degree in Legal Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Legal Professions. This school awarded 1,050 doctor's degrees in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,017 people received their doctor's degree in Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,003 people received their doctor's degree in Legal Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 989 people received their doctor's degree in Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 899 people received their doctor's degree in Legal Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 807 people received their doctor's degree in Legal Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 759 doctor's degrees in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 748 people received their doctor's degree in Legal Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 685 people received their doctor's degree in Legal Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Legal Professions. This school awarded 678 doctor's degrees in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 664 people received their doctor's degree in Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 658 doctor's degrees in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 650 doctor's degrees in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 630 doctor's degrees in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 628 people received their doctor's degree in Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 596 people received their doctor's degree in Legal Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Legal Professions. This school awarded 593 doctor's degrees in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American University is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 572 doctor's degrees in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 537 people received their doctor's degree in Legal Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Legal Professions Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Law | 39,447 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 11,533 |
| Legal Support Services | 10,492 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 4,796 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 2,487 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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