Legal Professions Undergraduate Certificates
There are 844 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Legal Professions. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.8% of Legal Professions graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Legal Professions Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 68,755 degrees were awarded toLegal Professions majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Legal Professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 2,522 |
| Associate’s Degree | 5,166 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,793 |
| Master’s Degree | 16,253 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 39,889 |
Earnings of Legal Professions Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Legal Professions of $90,204 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 | $78,220 |
| 4 years | $90,204 |
| 5 years | $103,959 |
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 Legal Professions majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in Legal Professions. About 83.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 411 |
| Women | 2,111 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Legal Professions graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,240 | 49.2% |
| Asian | 95 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 643 | 25.5% |
| Black or African American | 338 | 13.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 87 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 77 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 21 | 0.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Legal Professions Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 976 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Legal Professions. Learn more about the most popular below:
Georgetown University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Legal Professions majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,476 people received their undergraduate certificate in Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Legal Professions. This school awarded 1,050 undergraduate certificates in 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.
New York University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,017 people received their undergraduate certificate in Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,003 people received their undergraduate certificate in 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 California-Berkeley comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 989 people received their undergraduate certificate in Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 899 undergraduate certificates in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Legal Professions. This school awarded 807 undergraduate certificates in 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.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 759 people received their undergraduate certificate in Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Legal Professions. This school awarded 748 undergraduate certificates in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 685 undergraduate certificates in 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.
Northwestern University is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 678 undergraduate certificates in 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.
Fordham University is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 664 undergraduate certificates in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in 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 undergraduate certificates in Legal Professions. This school awarded 658 undergraduate certificates in 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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Legal Professions. This school awarded 650 undergraduate certificates in 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 Miami comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Legal Professions. This school awarded 630 undergraduate certificates in 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.
Liberty University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Legal Professions. This school awarded 628 undergraduate certificates in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 596 people received their undergraduate certificate in 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 Arizona comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 593 people received their undergraduate certificate in Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American University is a popular choice for Legal Professions majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 572 undergraduate certificates in Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 537 people received their undergraduate certificate in Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Legal Professions Concentrations
| 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 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 2,487 |
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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 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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