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Master's Degree in Legal Professions (Other)

Master’s Degrees in Legal Professions (Other)

1,091 Yearly Graduations
$56,335 Median Salary
65% Women
There are 45 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in other legal professions. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 33% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 17.8% of other legal professions graduates were international students.

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,091 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 1,091
Graduate Certificate 553
Doctor’s Degree 79

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in other legal professions is $56,335. 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 $48,913 to a high of $69,797.

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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 64.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 387
Women 704
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The racial-ethnic distribution of other legal professions master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 86
Black or African American 125
Hispanic or Latino 100
White 432
International Students 194
Other Races/Ethnicities 154
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There are 45 colleges that offer a master’s degree in other legal professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
198 Yearly Graduations
$56,335 Average Salary
70% Women

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 $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 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. About 70% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Regent University other legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,335.

#2

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
111 Yearly Graduations
$56,335 Average Salary
91% 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 $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 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. About 91% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Tulane University of Louisiana other legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,335.

#3

Vermont Law School

South Royalton, Vermont
96 Yearly Graduations
$56,335 Average Salary
68% 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. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Data shows that VLS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,335.

#4

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
82 Yearly Graduations
$56,335 Average Salary
66% Women

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 $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 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. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Data shows that Northwestern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,335.

#5

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
68 Yearly Graduations
$56,335 Average Salary
62% Women

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 $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 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, 62% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in other legal professions at Fordham University make a median salary of 56,335.

41 Yearly Graduations
$56,335 Average Salary
38% Women

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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 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 38% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in other legal professions at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 56,335.

#6

Yeshiva University

New York, New York
41 Yearly Graduations
$56,335 Average Salary
68% Women

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 $46,000 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 68% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Yeshiva graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,335.

#9

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
37 Yearly Graduations
$56,335 Average Salary
65% 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 $18,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,905 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. Of these students, 65% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. William & Mary other legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,335.

#10

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
29 Yearly Graduations
$56,335 Average Salary
71% Women

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 $7,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,472 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 71% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in other legal professions at University of Baltimore make a median salary of 56,335.

#11

Drake University

Des Moines, Iowa
26 Yearly Graduations
$56,335 Average Salary
57% Women

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 $49,466 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,009 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. About 57% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Drake graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,335.

#12

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
25 Yearly Graduations
$56,335 Average Salary
80% Women

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 $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 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. About 80% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Michigan State University other legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,335.

#13

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
19 Yearly Graduations
$56,335 Average Salary
35% 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 $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 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 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Loyola University Chicago other legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,335.

#14

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
16 Yearly Graduations
$56,335 Average Salary
64% 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 $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 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, 64% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Denver other legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,335.

#14

New York University

New York, New York
16 Yearly Graduations
$56,335 Average Salary
35% 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 $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 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. Of these students, 35% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New York University other legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,335.

15 Yearly Graduations
$56,335 Average Salary
60% Women

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 $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 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. Case Western Reserve University other legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,335.

#16

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
15 Yearly Graduations
$56,335 Average Salary
60% 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. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Data shows that U of U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,335.

#16

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
15 Yearly Graduations
$56,335 Average Salary
100% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for other legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Mason University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 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 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. George Mason University other legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,335.

#19

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
14 Yearly Graduations
$56,335 Average Salary
86% Women

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 $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 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, 86% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus other legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,335.

#20

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey
12 Yearly Graduations
$56,335 Average Salary
50% Women

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 $48,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,160 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in other legal professions at Seton Hall University make a median salary of 56,335.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to other legal professions that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Legal Research 9,029
Non-Professional Legal Studies 482
Legal Support Services 105

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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