Master’s Degrees in Legal Support Services
Education Levels of Legal Support Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 105 people earned their master's degree in legal support. This makes it the 234th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in legal support at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 4,771 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,468 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,855 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 952 |
| Graduate Certificate | 356 |
| Master’s Degree | 105 |
Earnings of Legal Support Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in legal support is $52,174. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $48,976 and the high is $59,569.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for legal support majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in legal support. About 74.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 27 |
| Women | 78 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of legal support master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 42 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Legal Support Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer a master’s degree in legal support. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
George Washington University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal support. 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, 29 people received their master's degree in legal support from GWU. About 83% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. George Washington University legal support graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,174.
Texas State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal support. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in legal support from Texas State. Those who complete their master's degree in legal support at Texas State University make a median salary of 52,174.
Georgetown University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal support. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in legal support from Georgetown. Of these students, 23% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in legal support at Georgetown University make a median salary of 52,174.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to legal support that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Legal Research | 9,029 |
| Other Legal Professions | 1,091 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 482 |
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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.