American Law Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in American Law is offered at 41 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in American Law.
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Education Levels of American Law Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 899 students earned theirAmerican Law majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in American Law at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 55 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 799 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 45 |
Earnings of American Law Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in American Law of $93,383 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 | $78,306 |
| 4 years | $93,383 |
| 5 years | $107,509 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular American Law Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 50 colleges that offer a master’s degree in American Law. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for American Law students seeking a master's degree is Cornell University. This school awarded 205 master's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vermont Law and Graduate School is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 50 master's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in American Law from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola Marymount University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Law. This school awarded 44 master's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St. Mary's University is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in American Law from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Law. This school awarded 40 master's degrees in American Law 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 Dayton comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in American Law from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 35 master's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Amherst College is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 32 master's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in American Law from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California College of the Law-San Francisco is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 28 master's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in American Law from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in American Law from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in American Law from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Albany Law School is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in American Law from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois Institute of Technology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Law. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Winona State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in American Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Widener University is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to American Law that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | 4,628 |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 1,567 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 1,204 |
| Tax Law/Taxation | 760 |
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References
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- 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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