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Legal Research Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 528 students earned their Legal Research degrees in IL.

In this state, Legal Research is the 23rd most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 380
Post-Master’s Certificate 147
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 147
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 13.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 40.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.9%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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In this state, there are 32,210 people employed in jobs related to a legal research degree, compared to 659,740 nationwide.

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Legal Research grads earn an average of $152,110 in the state and $130,710 nationwide.

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

252 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,279. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

In their early career, UIUC grads earn an average salary of $59,402. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid.

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DePaul University

Chicago
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

In their early career, DePaul grads earn an average salary of $51,054. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,174.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,772. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,671 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at UChicago.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Some of the careers legal research majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Lawyers 8% $126,770
Law Professors 2% $133,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Law 1,700
Other Legal Professions 125
Non-Professional Legal Studies 15

View all majors related to Legal Research

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