Master’s Degrees in Legal Professions
Education Levels of Legal Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,707 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 |
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Doctor’s Degree | 36,068 |
Master’s Degree | 10,707 |
Graduate Certificate | 2,525 |
Earnings of Legal Professions Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in legal professions is $59,201. 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 $45,738 to a high of $96,436.

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 61.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 4,146 |
Women | 6,561 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of legal professions master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 346 |
Black or African American | 892 |
Hispanic or Latino | 813 |
White | 2,440 |
International Students | 4,760 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,456 |

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 $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 323 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Georgetown. Of these students, 58% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Georgetown University legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,201.
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 $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 279 people received their master's degree in legal professions from WUSTL. Of these students, 60% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that WUSTL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,201.
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 $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their master's degree in legal professions from USC. Of these students, 61% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Southern California legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,201.
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 $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 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, 78% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,201.
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 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. Of these students, 70% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in legal professions at Arizona State University - Skysong make a median salary of 59,201.
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 $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Regent. Of these students, 70% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Regent graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,201.
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 $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their master's degree in legal professions from NYU. About 59% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,201.
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 $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Northwestern. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Data shows that Northwestern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,201.
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 $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 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. Of these students, 71% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Fordham U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,201.
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 $65,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,400 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 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pepperdine University legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,201.
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 $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 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, 69% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Loyola Chicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,201.
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 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Data shows that Florida State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,201.
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 $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 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, 80% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Tulane graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,201.
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. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Vermont Law School legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,201.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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. Of these students, 58% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Berkeley legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,201.
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 $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 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. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Boston University legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,201.
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 $9,003 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. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,201.
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 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. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Arizona State University - Tempe legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,201.
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 $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 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. About 58% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,201.
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. Data shows that California Western graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,201.
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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