Master’s Degrees in Non-Professional General Legal Studies
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Education Levels of Non-Professional General Legal Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 484 people earned their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies. This makes it the 160th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in non-professional general legal studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 484 |
| Graduate Certificate | 43 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Non-Professional General Legal Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in non-professional general legal studies is $50,779. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $47,989 and the high is $53,568.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in non-professional general legal studies is $44,545. 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, $44,545 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $42,053.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies. About 69.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 148 |
| Women | 336 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of non-professional general legal studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 74 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 229 |
| International Students | 24 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 58 |
Most Popular Non-Professional General Legal Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges that offer a master’s degree in non-professional general legal studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for non-professional general legal studies students seekinga master's degree is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from University of Arizona. About 71% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Trinity Law School is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in non-professional general legal studies. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from Trinity Law School. About 70% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American Public University System comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in non-professional general legal studies. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from American Military University. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
University of Pennsylvania is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in non-professional general legal studies. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from UPenn. Of these students, 56% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Virginia University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in non-professional general legal studies. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,602 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from WVU. Of these students, 69% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Webster University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in non-professional general legal studies. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from Webster. About 92% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in non-professional general legal studies. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from OHIO Athens. Of these students, 69% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Santa Barbara and Ventura Colleges of Law at Ventura comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in non-professional general legal studies. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from Ventura College of Law. Of these students, 93% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Humphreys University - Stockton and Modesto Campuses comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in non-professional general legal studies. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from Humphreys University. About 60% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in non-professional general legal studies. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from Texas State. About 87% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for non-professional general legal studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Springfield. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,758 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from UIS. Of these students, 73% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Empire College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in non-professional general legal studies. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from Empire College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Hodges University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in non-professional general legal studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from International College. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for non-professional general legal studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pace University - New York. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,152 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from Pace University. Of these students, 53% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for non-professional general legal studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from ASU - Tempe. About 67% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northern Kentucky University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in non-professional general legal studies. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from NKU. About 67% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Howard University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in non-professional general legal studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,584 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,556 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from Howard. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for non-professional general legal studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loyola Marymount University. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from Loyola Marymount. Of these students, 60% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Harvard University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in non-professional general legal studies. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from Harvard. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 425 | |
| 59 |
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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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