Master’s Degrees in Legal Research
Education Levels of Legal Research Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,029 people earned their master's degree in legal research. This earns it the #37 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in legal research is $79,831. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $61,336 to a high of $102,867.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for legal research majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in legal research. About 60.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,606 |
| Women | 5,423 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of legal research master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 241 |
| Black or African American | 663 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 597 |
| White | 1,749 |
| International Students | 4,550 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,229 |
Most Popular Legal Research Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 155 colleges that offer a master’s degree in legal research. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Georgetown University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for legal research majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 315 people received their master's degree in legal research from Georgetown. Of these students, 59% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Georgetown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,831.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in legal research. 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, 279 people received their master's degree in legal research from WUSTL. About 60% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WUSTL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,831.
University of Southern California is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal research. 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, 215 people received their master's degree in legal research from USC. About 61% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Southern California legal research graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,831.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in legal research. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their master's degree in legal research from University of Oklahoma. About 78% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of Oklahoma graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,831.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal research. Each year, around 53,900 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 $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their master's degree in legal research from ASU - Skysong. About 70% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arizona State University - Skysong legal research graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,831.
New York University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal research. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their master's degree in legal research from NYU. About 60% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,831.
The 7th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pepperdine University. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in legal research from Pepperdine. About 78% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Pepperdine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,831.
Florida State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal research. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in legal research from Florida State. Of these students, 74% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Florida State University legal research graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,831.
The 9th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their master's degree in legal research from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 59% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,831.
The 10th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in legal research from Boston U. Of these students, 65% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Boston U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,831.
Loyola University Chicago is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 116 people received their master's degree in legal research from Loyola Chicago. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in legal research at Loyola University Chicago make a median salary of 79,831.
The 12th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in legal research from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 53% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in legal research at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 79,831.
Liberty University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal research. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their master's degree in legal research from Liberty University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Liberty University legal research graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,831.
California Western School of Law is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal research. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in legal research from California Western. California Western School of Law legal research graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,831.
University of Miami comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in legal research. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in legal research from U Miami. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Data shows that U Miami graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,831.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in legal research. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in legal research from UW Seattle. Of these students, 59% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Washington - Seattle Campus legal research graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,831.
Northwestern University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 95 people received their master's degree in legal research from Northwestern. Of these students, 57% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Northwestern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,831.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 94 people received their master's degree in legal research from Columbia. Around 1% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Columbia University in the City of New York legal research graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,831.
University of Florida comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in legal research. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 88 people received their master's degree in legal research from UF. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,831.
The 20th most popular school in the country for legal research majors who are seeking their master's degree is American University. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in legal research from The American University. About 60% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in legal research at American University make a median salary of 79,831.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to legal research that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Legal Professions | 1,091 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 482 |
| Legal Support Services | 105 |
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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