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Master’s Degrees in Legal Professions

12,133 Yearly Graduations
$56,358 Median Salary
$52,510 Median Debt
There are 182 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in legal professions. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 20% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 49.1% of legal professions graduates were international students.

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During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,133 people earned their master's degree in legal professions. This earns it the #18 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in legal professions at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree 36,849
Master’s Degree 12,133
Graduate Certificate 2,357

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in legal professions is $56,358. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $47,052 to a high of $70,537.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in legal professions is $52,510. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $64,993 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $44,708.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in legal professions. About 59.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 4,954
Women 7,179
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The racial-ethnic distribution of legal professions master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 378
Black or African American 873
Hispanic or Latino 822
White 2,519
International Students 5,955
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,586
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There are 182 colleges that offer a master’s degree in legal professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
323 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for legal professions students seekinga master's degree is Georgetown University. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 323 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Georgetown. About 58% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
279 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washington University in St Louis is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal professions. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 279 people received their master's degree in legal professions from WUSTL. About 62% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
215 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their master's degree in legal professions from USC. About 65% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Norman, Oklahoma
209 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their master's degree in legal professions from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 71% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
205 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in legal professions. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their master's degree in legal professions from ASU - Skysong. About 69% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
198 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Regent University. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,028 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Regent. About 71% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

New York University

New York, New York
195 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
1% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in legal professions. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their master's degree in legal professions from NYU. Of these students, 52% were women and 1% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
181 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northwestern University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal professions. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Northwestern. About 55% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
149 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fordham University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal professions. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Fordham U. About 72% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California
139 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pepperdine University. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Pepperdine. Of these students, 78% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
135 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loyola University Chicago. Each year, around 16,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Loyola Chicago. Of these students, 76% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
129 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Florida State. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#13

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
123 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in legal professions. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,066 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Tulane. Of these students, 84% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Vermont Law School

South Royalton, Vermont
120 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Vermont Law School. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in legal professions from VLS. Of these students, 69% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
119 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Berkeley is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal professions. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their master's degree in legal professions from UC Berkeley. About 56% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
118 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boston University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in legal professions. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Boston U. About 62% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
110 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 52% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Arizona State University - Tempe

Tempe, Arizona
106 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in legal professions. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in legal professions from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
104 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Liberty University. Of these students, 56% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

California Western School of Law

San Diego, California
103 Yearly Graduations
37% Women

California Western School of Law is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal professions. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in legal professions from California Western.

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*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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