Non-Professional Legal Studies Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies is offered at 232 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies.
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Education Levels of Non-Professional Legal Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 4,796 students earned theirNon-Professional Legal Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Non-Professional Legal Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 86 |
| Associate’s Degree | 458 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,253 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 992 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Non-Professional Legal Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies of $51,677 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,185 |
| 4 years | $51,677 |
| 5 years | $63,687 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Non-Professional Legal Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 293 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Non-Professional Legal Studies students seeking a master's degree is University of California-Berkeley. This school awarded 205 master's degrees in Non-Professional Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Non-Professional Legal Studies. This school awarded 194 master's degrees in Non-Professional Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Non-Professional Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Non-Professional Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Non-Professional Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Non-Professional Legal Studies. This school awarded 141 master's degrees in Non-Professional Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Non-Professional Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 137 master's degrees in Non-Professional Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Non-Professional Legal Studies. This school awarded 123 master's degrees in Non-Professional Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Non-Professional Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 116 master's degrees in Non-Professional Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for Non-Professional Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Non-Professional Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Non-Professional Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus is a popular choice for Non-Professional Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 106 master's degrees in Non-Professional Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a popular choice for Non-Professional Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 104 master's degrees in Non-Professional Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St. John's University-New York is a popular choice for Non-Professional Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Non-Professional Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Post University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Non-Professional Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Non-Professional Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Non-Professional Legal Studies. This school awarded 66 master's degrees in Non-Professional Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Non-Professional Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in Non-Professional Legal Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Non-Professional Legal Studies Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 4,068 |
| Pre-Law Studies | 723 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies, Other | 5 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Non-Professional Legal Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Law | 39,447 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 11,533 |
| Legal Support Services | 10,492 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 2,487 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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