Graduate Certificates in Legal Research
Education Levels of Legal Research Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,566 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 | 9,029 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,566 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 340 |
Earnings of Legal Research Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in legal research is $74,141. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $66,582 to a high of $79,154.
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 graduate certificate in legal research. About 54.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 710 |
| Women | 856 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of legal research graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 84 |
| Black or African American | 75 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 126 |
| White | 765 |
| International Students | 197 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 319 |
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 $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from USC. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,141.
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 $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Loyola Chicago. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in legal research at Loyola University Chicago make a median salary of 74,141.
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 43% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arizona State University - Tempe legal research graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
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 $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from WUSTL. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in legal research at Washington University in St Louis make a median salary of 74,141.
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 $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from IUPUI. About 46% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis legal research graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
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 $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 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, 44% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Temple graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,141.
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. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in legal research at University of Utah make a median salary of 74,141.
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 $57,602 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,588 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Loyola Marymount. Of these students, 48% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in legal research at Loyola Marymount University make a median salary of 74,141.
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. Of these students, 75% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Vermont Law School legal research graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
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 $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 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 58% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Akron Main Campus legal research graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
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 $45,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Champlain. About 87% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Champlain graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,141.
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 $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 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, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in legal research at University of Arizona make a median salary of 74,141.
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 $63,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,261 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Villanova. Of these students, 47% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in legal research at Villanova University make a median salary of 74,141.
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 $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from UCONN. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that UCONN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,141.
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 $33,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from STU. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. St. Thomas University legal research graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
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 $8,316 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,010 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. Of these students, 41% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Southern Maine legal research graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
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 $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Pitt. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus legal research graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
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 $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 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, 36% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northwestern University legal research graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
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 $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Columbia. About 48% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Columbia University in the City of New York legal research graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal research. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Louisiana State University. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College legal research graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
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Related Majors
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Legal Professions | 553 |
| Legal Support Services | 356 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 50 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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