Master’s Degrees in Law
Education Levels of Law Majors
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in law at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 35,647 |
Earnings of Law Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in law is $59,201. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $45,738 and the high is $96,436.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to law that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Legal Research | 9,029 |
| Other Legal Professions | 1,091 |
| 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.
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