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Legal Research Schools in Florida

478 Legal Research students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Legal Research is the 27th most popular major in the state out of a total 223 majors commonly available.

Legal Research majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 457
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a legal research major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of legal research majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 18.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.5%
  • White: 36.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.7%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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In this state, there are 47,930 people employed in jobs related to a legal research degree, compared to 659,740 nationwide.

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In this state, legal research grads earn an average of $128,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $130,710.

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There are 7 colleges in Florida that offer legal research degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $9,946. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%.

#2

University of Miami

Coral Gables
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,383 after graduation. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville
92 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 88% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UF will pay a net price of $5,135.

#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $43,703 after graduation.

#5

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,601 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,821. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,298. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,401 a year.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,462 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Stetson. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Some of the careers legal research majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Law Professors 21% $120,470
Lawyers 13% $100,090

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to legal research.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Law 2,043
Other Legal Professions 51
Non-Professional Legal Studies 11
Legal Support Services 2

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