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Non-Professional Legal Studies Master's Degree

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.

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

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.

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.

#2

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

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.

#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

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.

#6

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

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.

#9

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

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.

#16

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

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.

#17

Post University

Waterbury, CT

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.

#19

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

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.

#20

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

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.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Non-Professional Legal Studies 4,068
Pre-Law Studies 723
Non-Professional Legal Studies, Other 5

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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