Doctor’s Degrees in American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
Education Levels of American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 35 people earned their doctor's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. This earns it the #326 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 743 |
| Graduate Certificate | 93 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 57 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 35 |
| Associate Degree | 5 |
Earnings of American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. About 71.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 25 |
| Women | 10 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 9 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. Learn more about the most popular 9 below:
Case Western Reserve University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from Case Western.
The University of Alabama is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from UA.
American University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from The American University.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southern Methodist University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from SMU.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from IU Bloomington.
Suffolk University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from Suffolk.
Cornell University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from Cornell.
Loyola Marymount University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. 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, 0 people received their doctor's degree in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence from Loyola Marymount.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies | 272 |
| Other Legal Research & Studies | 12 |
| International Law & Legal Studies | 12 |
| Corporate, Finance & Securities Law | 9 |
| Health Law | 6 |
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*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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