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

In terms of popularity, Legal Research is the 39th most popular major in the state out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 551
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 20.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 41.2%
  • Other Races: 25.6%
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In this state, there are 80,280 people employed in jobs related to a legal research degree, compared to 659,740 nationwide.

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A typical salary for a legal research grad in the state is $137,990, compared to a typical salary of $130,710 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer legal research degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

179 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

An average student at NYU will pay a net price of $38,569. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,330 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#4

Hofstra University

Hempstead
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $78,779 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $48,321 after graduation.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
566 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, Pace University grads earn an average salary of $50,574. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,268.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 69% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Syracuse grads earn an average salary of $58,773.

#10

Brooklyn Law School

Brooklyn
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,162 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Some of the careers legal research majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Lawyers 12% $144,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Law 4,025
Other Legal Professions 154
Non-Professional Legal Studies 7

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