Legal Research Graduate Certificates
There are 161 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Legal Research. This degree is more popular with female students, and about52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.2% 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 | 150 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,974 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 388 |
Earnings of Legal Research Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Legal Research of $93,383 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Legal Research students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 61.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 448 |
| Women | 720 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Legal Research graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 551 | 47.2% |
| Asian | 62 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 132 | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 75 | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 35 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 286 | 24.5% |
| International Students | 14 | 1.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.2% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Legal Research Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 188 colleges that offer a graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 792 people received their graduate certificate in Legal Research from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Legal Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 783 people received their graduate certificate 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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Legal Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 627 people received their graduate certificate in Legal Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 475 people received their graduate certificate in Legal Research from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 400 graduate certificates 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.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 376 graduate certificates 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.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Legal Research. This school awarded 370 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Legal Research. This school awarded 351 graduate certificates 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.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 346 graduate certificates in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 300 people received their graduate certificate in Legal Research from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 278 graduate certificates 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.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 241 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Legal Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their graduate certificate in Legal Research from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Legal Research. This school awarded 220 graduate certificates in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their graduate certificate in Legal Research from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 205 graduate certificates 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.
Harvard University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Legal Research. This school awarded 182 graduate certificates in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 179 graduate certificates in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their graduate certificate in Legal Research from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their graduate certificate in Legal Research from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Legal Research Concentrations
| 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 graduate certificates.
| 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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