Bachelor’s Degrees in Legal Research
Education Levels of Legal Research Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 155 people earned their bachelor's degree in legal research. This makes it the 260th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in legal research at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 9,029 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,566 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 340 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 155 |
| Basic Certificate | 30 |
| Associate Degree | 21 |
Earnings of Legal Research Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in legal research is $45,770. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $43,368 to a high of $52,424.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in legal research is $42,188. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $42,188 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $42,188.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $502.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in legal research. About 65.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 54 |
| Women | 101 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of legal research bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 97 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 15 |
Most Popular Legal Research Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 12 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in legal research. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
The most popular school in the United States for legal research students seekinga bachelor's degree is James Madison University. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in legal research from JMU. About 67% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that JMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,770.
Drexel University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in legal research. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in legal research from Drexel. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Data shows that Drexel graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,770.
Amherst College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in legal research. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in legal research from Amherst. Of these students, 57% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in legal research at Amherst College make a median salary of 45,770.
Florida Memorial University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in legal research. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,274 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,274 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in legal research from Florida Memorial University. Of these students, 50% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in legal research at Florida Memorial University make a median salary of 45,770.
Winona State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in legal research. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,388 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,612 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in legal research from Winona State. About 73% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Winona State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,770.
Walsh University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in legal research. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,153 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,410 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in legal research from Walsh. Walsh University legal research graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,770.
The 9th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Unity College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in legal research from Unity. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that Unity graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,770.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to legal research that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 3,213 |
| Legal Support Services | 952 |
| Other Legal Professions | 423 |
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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