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Legal Research Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 382 students earned their Legal Research degrees in PA.

In this state, Legal Research is the 95th most popular major out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 235
Post-Master’s Certificate 90
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 90
Bachelor’s Degree 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 41.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.6%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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In this state, there are 25,610 people employed in jobs related to a legal research degree, compared to 659,740 nationwide.

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Legal Research grads earn an average of $97,810 in the state and $130,710 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer legal research degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,659 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,963. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#3

Villanova University

Villanova
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,358 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

In their early career, UPenn grads earn an average salary of $80,445. This private school has an average net price of $25,046. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $31,792. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Widener grads earn an average salary of $53,312.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $27,530. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $27,058. 78% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $39,114 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#9

Arcadia University

Glenside
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

In their early career, Arcadia grads earn an average salary of $43,174. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 31% of the teachers are full time.

Some of the careers legal research majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Law Professors 9% $85,720
Lawyers 7% $116,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Law 1,586
Legal Support Services 188
Non-Professional Legal Studies 123
Other Legal Professions 112

View all majors related to Legal Research

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