Master’s Degrees in American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
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Education Levels of American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 881 people earned their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. This makes it the 218th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 881 |
| Graduate Certificate | 128 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 34 |
Earnings of American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. About 60.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 349 |
| Women | 532 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85 |
| White | 211 |
| International Students | 394 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 104 |
Most Popular American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a master’s degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence students seekinga master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from Liberty University. About 57% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Washington University in St Louis is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. 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, 58 people received their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from WUSTL. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Dayton. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,540 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from UDayton. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from Drexel. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
St. Mary's University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from St. Mary's. Of these students, 66% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from Cornell. Of these students, 54% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
DePaul University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,449 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from DePaul. About 50% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from UW Seattle. Of these students, 65% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Vermont Law School comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from VLS. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from UC Irvine. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
University of Connecticut comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. 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, 21 people received their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from UCONN.
Loyola University New Orleans comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,091 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from Loyola New Orleans. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Baylor University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,772 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from Baylor. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from UPR Rio Piedras. About 89% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Nova Southeastern University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from NUS Florida. About 80% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,139 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from The American University. Of these students, 44% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Hastings College of Law is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from UC Hastings. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northcentral University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from Northcentral University. Of these students, 100% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hofstra University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,215 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from Hofstra.
Albany Law School is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from Albany Law. Of these students, 53% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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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