Master’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, 1,138 people 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 | 1,138 |
| Graduate Certificate | 665 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 63 |
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
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in other legal professions is $46,786. 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, $61,372 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $43,375.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in other legal professions. About 63.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 411 |
| Women | 727 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other legal professions master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 89 |
| Black or African American | 157 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 104 |
| White | 403 |
| International Students | 234 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 151 |
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 $18,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,028 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Regent. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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 $58,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,066 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Tulane. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from VLS. About 64% of this group were women, and 10% 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 $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Northwestern. About 55% of this group were women, and 17% 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 $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, 68 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Fordham U. Of these students, 64% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from ASU - Tempe. About 42% of this group were women, and 27% 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 $45,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Yeshiva. About 59% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from William & Mary. About 40% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,382 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from UB. About 72% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $47,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Drake. Of these students, 92% were women and 24% 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 $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Michigan State. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
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 $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Loyola Chicago. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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 $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from DU. Of these students, 53% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $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, 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 $61,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Case Western. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% 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 $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from U of U. About 79% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from GMU. About 70% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Pitt. Of these students, 82% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Seton Hall University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other legal professions. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,528 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Seton Hall. About 70% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,138 |
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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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