Master’s Degrees in Legal Professions
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Education Levels of Legal Professions Majors
In 2020-2021, 7,113 master's degrees were awarded to legal professions majors. 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 | 36,426 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,113 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,650 |
Earnings of Legal Professions Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in legal professions is $51,420. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $45,199 and the high is $67,154.
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 master's degree in legal professions. About 59.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,865 |
| Women | 4,248 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of legal professions master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 310 |
| Black or African American | 844 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 655 |
| White | 2,251 |
| International Students | 1,793 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,260 |
Most Popular Legal Professions Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 182 colleges that offer a master’s degree in legal professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. The legal professions program at Georgetown University awarded 323 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 279 master's degrees were handed out to legal professions majors at WUSTL. Of these students, 65% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The legal professions program at University of Southern California awarded 215 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 209 master's degrees were handed out to legal professions majors at University of Oklahoma. About 63% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 205 master's degrees were handed out to legal professions majors at ASU - Skysong. About 65% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $17,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,590 per year. The legal professions program at Regent University awarded 198 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 195 people received their master's degree in legal professions from NYU. About 36% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 181 master's degrees were handed out to legal professions majors at Northwestern. Of these students, 51% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 149 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Fordham U. Of these students, 64% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,300 per year. The legal professions program at Pepperdine University awarded 139 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $46,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 135 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Loyola Chicago. Of these students, 76% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 master's degrees were handed out to legal professions majors at Florida State. About 63% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. The legal professions program at Tulane University of Louisiana awarded 123 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 120 master's degrees were handed out to legal professions majors at VLS. About 57% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 119 people received their master's degree in legal professions from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 55% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The legal professions program at Boston University awarded 118 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 110 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Texas A&M College Station. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 master's degrees were handed out to legal professions majors at ASU - Tempe. About 52% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The legal professions program at Liberty University awarded 104 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 103 master's degrees were handed out to legal professions majors at California Western.
Legal Professions Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Legal Research | 5,581 |
| Other Legal Professions | 1,008 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 418 |
| Legal Support Services | 106 |
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Public & Social Service | 49,660 |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 9,894 |
| Military Technologies & Sciences | 1,035 |
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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