Doctor’s Degrees in Legal Research
Education Levels of Legal Research Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 340 people earned their doctor's degree in legal research. This earns it the #98 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 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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for legal research majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for legal research students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in legal research. About 57.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 143 |
| Women | 197 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of legal research doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 139 |
| International Students | 116 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Legal Research Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 48 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in legal research. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for legal research students seekinga doctor's degree is Case Western Reserve University. 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 legal research from Case Western.
Widener University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in legal research. Roughly 6,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,598 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,755 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in legal research from Widener.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in legal research. 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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in legal research from IU Bloomington.
The 4th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Yale University. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in legal research from Yale. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University at Buffalo comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in legal research. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in legal research from University at Buffalo. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harvard University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in legal research. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in legal research from Harvard.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in legal research. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in legal research from WUSTL.
Golden Gate University - San Francisco is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in legal research. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,088 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,815 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in legal research from Golden Gate University - San Francisco.
The 9th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stanford University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in legal research from Stanford.
University of Florida comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in legal research. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in legal research from UF.
Wake Forest University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in legal research. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in legal research from Wake Forest University.
University of Kansas is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in legal research. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in legal research from KU.
The 15th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their doctor's degree 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in legal research from STU.
The 15th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Duke University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in legal research from Duke.
The 15th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Emory University. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in legal research from Emory.
Pace University - New York comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in legal research. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,091 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in legal research from Pace University.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to legal research that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Law | 35,647 |
| Other Legal Professions | 79 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 2 |
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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