Graduate Certificates in Legal Research
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Education Levels of Legal Research Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,295 people earned their graduate certificate in legal research. This makes it the 22nd most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in legal research at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 10,421 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,295 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 372 |
Earnings of Legal Research Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in legal research is $53,103. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $51,041 and the high is $55,164.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in legal research is $77,446. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $81,188 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $73,703.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in legal research. About 57.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 547 |
| Women | 748 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of legal research graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 109 |
| White | 608 |
| International Students | 217 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 266 |
Most Popular Legal Research Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 50 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in legal research. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Southern California tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for legal research majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from USC. Of these students, 67% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Loyola University Chicago is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in legal research. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Loyola Chicago. About 60% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from ASU - Tempe. About 61% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal research. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from WUSTL. Of these students, 52% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,972 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from IUPUI. Of these students, 50% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,173 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,531 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Temple. Of these students, 55% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Utah comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal research. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from U of U. About 48% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Loyola Marymount University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal research. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Loyola Marymount. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Vermont Law School. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from VLS. About 73% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Akron Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in legal research. Each year, around 16,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,097 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,958 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from University of Akron Main Campus. About 35% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Champlain College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in legal research. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Champlain. Of these students, 81% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal research. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from University of Arizona. Of these students, 64% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Villanova University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal research. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,207 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Villanova. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
University of Connecticut is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in legal research. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from UCONN. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
St. Thomas University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal research. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from STU. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in legal research. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Pitt. Of these students, 32% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern Maine comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal research. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,776 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from University of Southern Maine. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Northwestern. Of these students, 41% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in legal research. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Columbia.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal research. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,447 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Mizzou. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 239 | |
| 219 | |
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| 176 | |
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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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