Legal Research Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Legal Research is offered at 161 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Legal Research. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.3% of Legal Research graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Legal Research Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 11,533 degrees were awarded toLegal Research majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Legal Research at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 21 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 150 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,974 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 388 |
Earnings of Legal Research Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Legal Research of $93,383 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $78,306 |
| 4 years | $93,383 |
| 5 years | $107,509 |
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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Legal Research. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 50 |
| Women | 100 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Legal Research graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 69.3% |
| Asian | 10 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 8.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2.7% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 2 | 1.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Legal Research Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 188 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Legal Research. Learn more about the most popular below:
Texas A&M University-College Station tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Legal Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 792 bachelor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 783 people received their bachelor's degree in Legal Research 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 is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 627 bachelor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 475 bachelor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Legal Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 400 people received their bachelor's degree in Legal Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make 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 bachelor's degrees in Legal Research. This school awarded 376 bachelor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Legal Research. This school awarded 370 bachelor's degrees in Legal Research 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 Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 351 bachelor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 346 bachelor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Legal Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 300 people received their bachelor's degree in Legal Research from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Legal Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their bachelor's degree in Legal Research from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Legal Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 241 people received their bachelor's degree in Legal Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Legal Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their bachelor's degree in Legal Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Legal Research. This school awarded 220 bachelor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Legal Research. This school awarded 219 bachelor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their bachelor's degree in Legal Research 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 #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Legal Research. This school awarded 182 bachelor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 179 bachelor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their bachelor's degree in Legal Research from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Legal Research. This school awarded 159 bachelor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Legal Research Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | 4,628 |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 1,567 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 1,204 |
| American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence | 899 |
| Tax Law/Taxation | 760 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Legal Research that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Law | 39,447 |
| Legal Support Services | 10,492 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 4,796 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 2,487 |
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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