Legal Research Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Legal Research is offered at 161 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Legal Research. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 50.3% 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 (this page) | 10,974 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 388 |
Earnings of Legal Research Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Legal Research of $93,383 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Legal Research students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Legal Research. About 60.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,594 |
| Women | 5,431 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Legal Research graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,711 | 19.0% |
| Asian | 328 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 642 | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 635 | 7.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 96 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 133 | 1.5% |
| Race Unknown | 939 | 10.4% |
| International Students | 4,539 | 50.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 50.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Legal Research Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 188 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Legal Research. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Legal Research students seeking a master's degree is Texas A&M University-College Station. During the most recent year for which we have data, 792 people received their master's degree in Legal Research from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Legal Research. This school awarded 783 master's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Legal Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 627 people received their master'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.
New York University is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 475 people received their master'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.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Legal Research. This school awarded 400 master's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 376 master's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 370 master's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Legal Research. This school awarded 351 master's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Legal Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 346 people received their master's degree in Legal Research from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Legal Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 300 people received their master's degree in Legal Research from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Legal Research. This school awarded 278 master's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Legal Research. This school awarded 241 master's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Legal Research. This school awarded 226 master's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 220 master's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 219 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 205 master'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.
Harvard University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Legal Research. This school awarded 182 master's degrees in Legal Research in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Legal Research. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their master'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.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master'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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Legal Research majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their master's degree in Legal Research from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Research here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Legal Research Majors to Study
| 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 master’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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