Master’s Degrees in Non-Professional General Legal Studies
Education Levels of Non-Professional General Legal Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 482 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 | 482 |
| Graduate Certificate | 50 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
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 $49,886. 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 $47,750 and the high is $60,052.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for non-professional general legal studies majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies. About 73.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 126 |
| Women | 356 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of non-professional general legal studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 80 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97 |
| White | 217 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 59 |
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 $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 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. Of these students, 68% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,886.
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. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that Trinity Law School graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,886.
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 $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 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. Of these students, 63% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that American Military University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,886.
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 $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 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. About 73% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. West Virginia University non-professional general legal studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,886.
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 $30,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 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 79% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies at Webster University make a median salary of 49,886.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 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. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies at Ohio University - Athens Campus make a median salary of 49,886.
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, 91% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The Santa Barbara and Ventura Colleges of Law at Ventura non-professional general legal studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,886.
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 $11,070 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. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Humphreys University - Stockton and Modesto Campuses non-professional general legal studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,886.
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. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Texas State University non-professional general legal studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,886.
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. Of these students, 80% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Empire College non-professional general legal studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,886.
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 $9,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 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. About 78% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Illinois at Springfield non-professional general legal studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,886.
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 $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, 7 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from ASU - Tempe. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,886.
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 $49,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,091 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. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Data shows that Pace University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,886.
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 $14,940 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Hodges University non-professional general legal studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,886.
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 $32,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,334 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. Howard University non-professional general legal studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,886.
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 $10,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,206 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. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Northern Kentucky University non-professional general legal studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,886.
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 $57,602 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,588 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. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Loyola Marymount University non-professional general legal studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,886.
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 $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 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. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,886.
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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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