Master’s Degrees in Legal Professions (Other)
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Education Levels of Other Legal Professions Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,008 earned their master's degree in other legal professions. This makes it the 114th most popular master'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 | 1,008 |
| Graduate Certificate | 362 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 54 |
Earnings of Other Legal Professions Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in other legal professions is $47,094. 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 $42,806 to a high of $67,213.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in other legal professions. About 63.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 371 |
| Women | 637 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other legal professions master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 74 |
| Black or African American | 141 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74 |
| White | 384 |
| International Students | 170 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 165 |
Most Popular Other Legal Professions Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 45 colleges that offer a master’s degree in other legal professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Regent University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for other legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,590 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 198 master's degrees were handed out to other legal professions majors at Regent. Of these students, 69% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for other legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 111 master's degrees were handed out to other legal professions majors at Tulane. Of these students, 88% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Vermont Law School comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other legal professions. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 96 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from VLS. About 58% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwestern University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other legal professions. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Northwestern. About 55% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for other legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fordham University. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Fordham U. About 57% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yeshiva University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other legal professions. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 master's degrees were handed out to other legal professions majors at Yeshiva. About 66% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other legal professions. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 master's degrees were handed out to other legal professions majors at ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 37% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California University of Pennsylvania is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other legal professions. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. The other legal professions program at California University of Pennsylvania awarded 39 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for other legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is William & Mary. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,434 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,516 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from William & Mary. Of these students, 51% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for other legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Baltimore. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,094 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from UB. Of these students, 69% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Drake University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other legal professions. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,734 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,738 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Drake. Of these students, 69% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other legal professions. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Michigan State. Of these students, 72% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for other legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loyola University Chicago. Each year, around 16,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. The other legal professions program at Loyola University Chicago awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Denver comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other legal professions. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. The other legal professions program at University of Denver awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
New York University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other legal professions. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from NYU.
The 16th most popular school in the country for other legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Case Western Reserve University. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Case Western.
The 16th most popular school in the country for other legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Mason University. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from GMU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
University of Utah is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other legal professions. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to other legal professions majors at U of U. Of these students, 67% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other legal professions. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. The other legal professions program at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Abraham Lincoln University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other legal professions. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,800 per year. The other legal professions program at Abraham Lincoln University awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 58% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to other legal professions that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Legal Research | 5,581 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 418 |
| 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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