Graduate Certificates in Legal Research
Education Levels of Legal Research Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,566 people earned their graduate certificate in legal research. This makes it the 22nd most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in legal research is $74,141. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $69,102 and the high is $77,483.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for legal research students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in legal research. About 54.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 710 |
| Women | 856 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of legal research graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 84 |
| Black or African American | 75 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 126 |
| White | 765 |
| International Students | 197 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 319 |
Most Popular Legal Research Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 50 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in legal research. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Southern California tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for legal research majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from USC. Of these students, 67% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Southern California legal research graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal research. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Loyola Chicago. Of these students, 56% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Loyola Chicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,141.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in legal research. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from ASU - Tempe. About 43% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in legal research at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 74,141.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Washington University in St Louis. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. 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, 85 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from WUSTL. Of these students, 47% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that WUSTL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,141.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in legal research. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from IUPUI. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in legal research at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis make a median salary of 74,141.
Temple University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in legal research. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Temple. About 44% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Temple University legal research graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
The 7th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Utah. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from U of U. Of these students, 57% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that U of U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,141.
The 8th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Loyola Marymount University. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. 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, 47 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Loyola Marymount. About 48% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Loyola Marymount graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,141.
Vermont Law School is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in legal research. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from VLS. About 75% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in legal research at Vermont Law School make a median salary of 74,141.
University of Akron Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal research. Each year, around 16,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from University of Akron Main Campus. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in legal research at University of Akron Main Campus make a median salary of 74,141.
Champlain College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal research. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Champlain. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Champlain College legal research graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
The 12th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from University of Arizona. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,141.
The 13th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Villanova University. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,261 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Villanova. About 47% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Villanova graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,141.
University of Connecticut comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal research. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from UCONN. Of these students, 50% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Connecticut legal research graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
The 15th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is St. Thomas University. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 14 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from STU. Of these students, 70% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in legal research at St. Thomas University make a median salary of 74,141.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal research. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Pitt. Of these students, 46% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in legal research at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus make a median salary of 74,141.
The 16th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Southern Maine. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,316 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,010 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from University of Southern Maine. About 41% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in legal research at University of Southern Maine make a median salary of 74,141.
Northwestern University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in legal research. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Northwestern. About 36% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in legal research at Northwestern University make a median salary of 74,141.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in legal research. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Columbia. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in legal research at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 74,141.
The 20th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Missouri - Columbia. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in legal research from Mizzou. About 52% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Missouri - Columbia legal research graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,141.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to legal research that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Legal Professions | 553 |
| Legal Support Services | 356 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 50 |
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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