Doctor’s Degrees in International Law & Legal Studies
Education Levels of International Law and Legal Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12 people earned their doctor's degree in international law and legal studies. This earns it the #523 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 international law and legal studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 428 |
| Graduate Certificate | 20 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
Earnings of International Law and Legal Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for international law and legal studies majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for international law and legal studies majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in international law and legal studies. About 58.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of international law and legal studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular International Law and Legal Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 4 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in international law and legal studies. Learn more about the most popular 4 below:
The most popular school in the United States for international law and legal studies students seekinga doctor's degree is Golden Gate University - San Francisco. 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 international law and legal studies from Golden Gate University - San Francisco.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for international law and legal studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in international law and legal studies from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Washington University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in international law and legal studies. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in international law and legal studies from GWU. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in international law and legal studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in international law and legal studies from UNL. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to international law and legal studies that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies | 272 |
| American Law | 35 |
| Corporate, Finance & Securities Law | 9 |
| Other Legal Research & Studies | 6 |
| Energy & Environment Law | 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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