Doctor’s Degrees in Legal Professions (Other)
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Education Levels of Other Legal Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 63 people earned their doctor's degree in other legal professions. This makes it the 144th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in other legal professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,138 |
| Graduate Certificate | 665 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 63 |
Earnings of Other Legal Professions Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in other legal professions is $51,391. 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 $44,557 and the high is $58,225.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in other legal professions is $64,200. 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, $65,550 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $62,850.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in other legal professions. About 58.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 26 |
| Women | 37 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other legal professions doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Other Legal Professions Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in other legal professions. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other legal professions. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,691 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in other legal professions from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. About 53% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for other legal professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in other legal professions from UC Berkeley.
Wayne State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in other legal professions. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in other legal professions from Wayne State.
Fordham University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other legal professions. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in other legal professions from Fordham U.
The 7th most popular school in the country for other legal professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northeastern University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,715 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in other legal professions from Northeastern.
New York University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other legal professions. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in other legal professions from NYU.
Other Legal Professions Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 63 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to other legal professions that offer doctor’s degrees.
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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