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Legal Research Schools in Massachusetts

262 students earned Legal Research degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Legal Research is the 102nd most popular major in the state.

Legal Research majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 233
Bachelor’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a legal research major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of legal research majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 15.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 58.8%
  • Other Races: 13.4%
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In this state, there are 19,030 people employed in jobs related to a legal research degree, compared to 659,740 nationwide.

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A typical salary for a legal research grad in the state is $137,150, compared to a typical salary of $130,710 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Massachusetts that offer legal research degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $77,816 after graduation.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Amherst College

Amherst
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,745 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,657. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,333 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

#5

Tufts University

Medford
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,494. Of all the students who attend this school, 44% get financial aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,673 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Some of the careers legal research majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Law Professors 16% $102,850
Lawyers 8% $142,100

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to legal research.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Law 1,998
Non-Professional Legal Studies 224
Legal Support Services 51
Other Legal Professions 35

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