Doctor’s Degrees in Law
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Education Levels of Law Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36,216 students earned their doctor's degree in law. This earns it the #1 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in law at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 36,216 |
Earnings of Law Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in law is $56,849. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $50,748 to a high of $65,825.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for law majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in law. About 53.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 16,917 |
| Women | 19,299 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of law doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,261 |
| Black or African American | 2,659 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,518 |
| White | 22,629 |
| International Students | 1,193 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,956 |
Most Popular Law Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 211 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in law. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Georgetown University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for law majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 672 doctor's degrees were handed out to law majors at Georgetown. About 57% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for law majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The law program at Harvard University awarded 594 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 49% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Washington University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in law. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The law program at George Washington University awarded 565 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 51% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in law. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The law program at New York University awarded 466 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 51% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in law. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 460 people received their doctor's degree in law from Columbia. About 48% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for law majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is American University. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. The law program at American University awarded 413 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for law majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 411 doctor's degrees were handed out to law majors at WMU-Cooley Law School. About 61% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for law majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Fordham University. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 406 doctor's degrees were handed out to law majors at Fordham U. Of these students, 48% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in law. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 376 people received their doctor's degree in law from UT Austin. Of these students, 47% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in law. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 363 doctor's degrees were handed out to law majors at U-M. Of these students, 51% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for law majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Brooklyn Law School. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 357 people received their doctor's degree in law from Brooklyn Law. Of these students, 58% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for law majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Miami. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 344 people received their doctor's degree in law from U Miami. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in law. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 342 doctor's degrees were handed out to law majors at UCLA. Of these students, 52% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for law majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Suffolk University. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,450 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 340 doctor's degrees were handed out to law majors at Suffolk. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in law. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 327 people received their doctor's degree in law from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 57% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yeshiva University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in law. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 324 people received their doctor's degree in law from Yeshiva. Of these students, 55% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for law majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 322 doctor's degrees were handed out to law majors at Mitchell Hamline. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in law. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 318 people received their doctor's degree in law from University of Virginia. About 44% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York Law School is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in law. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 308 doctor's degrees were handed out to law majors at New York Law School. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Loyola Marymount University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in law. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,642 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 305 doctor's degrees were handed out to law majors at Loyola Marymount. About 57% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to law that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Legal Research | 153 |
| Other Legal Professions | 54 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 3 |
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*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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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