Master’s Degrees in Non-Professional General Legal Studies
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Education Levels of Non-Professional General Legal Studies Majors
In 2020-2021, 418 master's degrees were awarded to non-professional general legal studies majors. 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 | 418 |
| Graduate Certificate | 23 |
| 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 $45,199. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $45,199 to a high of $45,199.
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 69.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 129 |
| Women | 289 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of non-professional general legal studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 75 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 187 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 55 |
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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 89 master's degrees were handed out to non-professional general legal studies majors at University of Arizona. Of these students, 70% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 master's degrees were handed out to non-professional general legal studies majors at Trinity Law School. About 71% of this group were women, and 74% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 master's degrees were handed out to non-professional general legal studies majors at American Military University. Of these students, 70% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from UPenn. Of these students, 46% were women and 39% 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 $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 master's degrees were handed out to non-professional general legal studies majors at WVU. Of these students, 74% were women and 7% 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 $28,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 master's degrees were handed out to non-professional general legal studies majors at Webster. Of these students, 95% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. The non-professional general legal studies program at Ohio University - Athens Campus awarded 18 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for non-professional general legal studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Suffolk University. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,450 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from Suffolk. About 71% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from Ventura College of Law. About 79% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $14,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,503 per year. The non-professional general legal studies program at Humphreys University - Stockton and Modesto Campuses awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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. The non-professional general legal studies program at Texas State University awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 75% 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 $9,645 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,375 per year. The non-professional general legal studies program at University of Illinois at Springfield awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 55% were women and 18% 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. The non-professional general legal studies program at Empire College awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 45% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hodges University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in non-professional general legal studies. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to non-professional general legal studies majors at International College. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% 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 $46,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from Pace University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% 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 Arizona State University - Tempe. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 43% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to non-professional general legal studies majors at NKU. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% 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. Roughly 10,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,860 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to non-professional general legal studies majors at Howard. About 67% of this group were women, and 83% 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 $52,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,642 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in non-professional general legal studies from Loyola Marymount. About 60% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The non-professional general legal studies program at Harvard University awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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| Legal Research | 5,581 |
| Other Legal Professions | 1,008 |
| Legal Support Services | 106 |
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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