Other Legal Professions Master’s Degrees
There are 79 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Other Legal Professions. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 17.7% of Other Legal Professions graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Other Legal Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,487 people earned theirOther Legal Professions majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Other Legal Professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 5 |
| Associate’s Degree | 81 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 452 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,902 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 47 |
Earnings of Other Legal Professions Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Other Legal Professions of $91,155 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 | $76,916 |
| 4 years | $91,155 |
| 5 years | $103,775 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Other Legal Professions majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Other Legal Professions. About 67.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 363 |
| Women | 752 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Other Legal Professions graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 418 | 37.5% |
| Asian | 92 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 102 | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 159 | 14.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 35 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 104 | 9.3% |
| International Students | 197 | 17.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 17.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Other Legal Professions Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 90 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Other Legal Professions. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Other Legal Professions students seeking a master's degree is Purdue University Global. This school awarded 248 master's degrees in Other Legal Professions 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 Arizona is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 233 master's degrees in Other Legal Professions 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 Southern California is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their master's degree in Other Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Regent University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Legal Professions. This school awarded 162 master's degrees in Other Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vermont Law and Graduate School comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Legal Professions. This school awarded 97 master's degrees in Other Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Legal Professions. This school awarded 94 master's degrees in Other Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in Other Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University Professional Programs is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in Other Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Roger Williams University is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in Other Legal Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St. Thomas University is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in Other Legal Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in Other Legal Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Legal Professions. This school awarded 65 master's degrees in Other Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in Other Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 58 master's degrees in Other Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 51 master's degrees in Other Legal Professions 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 Pennsylvania comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Legal Professions. This school awarded 51 master's degrees in Other Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Legal Professions. This school awarded 48 master's degrees in Other Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 44 master's degrees in Other Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania Western University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in Other Legal Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia College & State University is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 37 master's degrees in Other Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Other Legal Professions Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 2,487 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Other Legal Professions 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 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 4,796 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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