Legal Studies at Northwestern University
If you plan to study Legal Studies, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 14 legal studies degrees were awarded at Northwestern University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern University
Distance learning is available at Northwestern University. Of 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Legal Studies graduates at Northwestern University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Legal Studies graduates at Northwestern University are 79% women (11) and 21% men (3).
Legal Studies Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern University
Of the 13 bachelor’s legal studies degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Legal Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, lower than the national average of 47%.*
Legal Studies Master’s Program at Northwestern University
Among the 1 master’s legal studies graduates at Northwestern University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Studies master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Legal Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Legal Studies program at Northwestern University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Legal Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $134,350 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $80,735 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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