Graduate Certificates in Legal Professions
Education Levels of Legal Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,525 people earned their graduate certificate in legal professions. This makes it the 10th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in legal professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 36,068 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,707 |
| Associate Degree | 5,241 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,743 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,572 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,525 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,413 |
Earnings of Legal Professions Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in legal professions is $55,539. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $45,656 to a high of $70,679.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for legal professions majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in legal professions. About 60.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,010 |
| Women | 1,515 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of legal professions graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 132 |
| Black or African American | 131 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 332 |
| White | 1,120 |
| International Students | 379 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 431 |
Most Popular Legal Professions Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 82 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in legal professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Southern California tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for legal professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 342 people received their graduate certificate in legal professions from USC. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,539.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate 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, 159 people received their graduate certificate in legal professions from Loyola Chicago. Of these students, 57% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Loyola Chicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,539.
University of San Diego comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal professions. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their graduate certificate in legal professions from USD. About 87% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of San Diego legal professions graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,539.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal professions. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their graduate certificate in legal professions from WUSTL. About 47% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in legal professions at Washington University in St Louis make a median salary of 55,539.
The 4th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Arizona State University - Tempe. 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, 85 people received their graduate certificate in legal professions from ASU - Tempe. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in legal professions at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 55,539.
The 6th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their graduate certificate in legal professions from IUPUI. About 52% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis legal professions graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,539.
The 7th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is St. Thomas University. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their graduate certificate in legal professions from STU. About 72% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that STU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,539.
Temple University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in legal professions. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their graduate certificate in legal professions from Temple. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in legal professions at Temple University make a median salary of 55,539.
Hamline University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal professions. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,134 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,003 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their graduate certificate in legal professions from Hamline. About 75% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Hamline University legal professions graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,539.
University of Utah is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in 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, 49 people received their graduate certificate in legal professions from U of U. About 57% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Utah legal professions graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,539.
Loyola Marymount University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal professions. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,602 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,588 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their graduate certificate in legal professions from Loyola Marymount. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Loyola Marymount University legal professions graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,539.
Vermont Law School is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in legal professions. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in legal professions from VLS. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that VLS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,539.
University of Connecticut is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in legal professions. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their graduate certificate in legal professions from UCONN. Of these students, 49% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCONN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,539.
The 15th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate in legal professions from University of Arizona. Of these students, 76% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,539.
The 15th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Akron Main Campus. Roughly 16,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate in legal professions from University of Akron Main Campus. Of these students, 58% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University of Akron Main Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,539.
Texas State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal professions. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in legal professions from Texas State. About 85% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,539.
Meredith College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal professions. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,469 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their graduate certificate in legal professions from Meredith. About 86% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in legal professions at Meredith College make a median salary of 55,539.
Champlain College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal professions. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their graduate certificate in legal professions from Champlain. Of these students, 87% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Champlain graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,539.
The 18th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Montclair State University. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their graduate certificate in legal professions from Montclair State. Of these students, 76% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Montclair State University legal professions graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,539.
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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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