Legal Research Doctor’s Degrees
There are 161 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Legal Research. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and13% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 82.9% of Legal Research graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Legal Research Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 11,533 people earned theirLegal Research majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Legal Research at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 21 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 150 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,974 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 388 |
Earnings of Legal Research Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Legal Research of $93,383 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Legal Research. About 61.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 97 |
| Women | 61 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Legal Research graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 6 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.6% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 131 | 82.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 82.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Legal Research Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 188 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Legal Research. Learn more about the most popular below:
Texas A&M University-College Station tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Legal Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 792 doctor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 783 people received their doctor's degree in Legal Research from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Legal Research. This school awarded 627 doctor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 475 people received their doctor's degree in Legal Research from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 400 people received their doctor's degree in Legal Research from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 376 doctor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 370 doctor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Legal Research. This school awarded 351 doctor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 346 people received their doctor's degree in Legal Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 300 doctor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their doctor's degree in Legal Research from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 241 doctor's degrees in Legal Research 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 California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 226 doctor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Legal Research. This school awarded 220 doctor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Legal Research. This school awarded 219 doctor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their doctor's degree in Legal Research from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Legal Research. This school awarded 182 doctor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 179 doctor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 165 doctor's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Legal Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their doctor's degree in Legal Research from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Legal Research Focus Areas
| 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 |
| American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence | 899 |
| Tax Law/Taxation | 760 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Legal Research that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Law | 39,447 |
| Legal Support Services | 10,492 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 4,796 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 2,487 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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