Master’s Degrees in Legal Professions
Education Levels of Legal Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,707 people earned their master's degree in legal professions. This earns it the #18 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 professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 36,068 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,707 |
| Associate Degree | 5,241 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,743 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,572 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,525 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,413 |
Earnings of Legal Professions Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in legal professions is $73,893. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $52,962 and the high is $97,326.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for legal professions students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in legal professions. About 61.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,146 |
| Women | 6,561 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of legal professions master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 346 |
| Black or African American | 892 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 813 |
| White | 2,440 |
| International Students | 4,760 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,456 |
Most Popular Legal Professions Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 182 colleges that offer a master’s degree in legal professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for legal professions students seekinga master's degree is Georgetown University. 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, 323 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Georgetown. About 58% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Georgetown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,893.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in legal professions. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 professions from WUSTL. About 60% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Washington University in St Louis legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,893.
University of Southern California is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal professions. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. 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 professions from USC. About 61% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,893.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal professions. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. 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 professions 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 $73,893.
The 5th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. 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 professions from ASU - Skysong. About 70% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in legal professions at Arizona State University - Skysong make a median salary of 73,893.
Regent University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal professions. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Regent. About 70% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Regent University legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,893.
The 7th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. 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, 195 people received their master's degree in legal professions from NYU. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. New York University legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,893.
Northwestern University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in legal professions. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 181 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Northwestern. Of these students, 60% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northwestern University legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,893.
Fordham University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in legal professions. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Fordham U. About 71% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Fordham University legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,893.
Pepperdine University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal professions. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. 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 professions from Pepperdine. About 78% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in legal professions at Pepperdine University make a median salary of 73,893.
Loyola University Chicago is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal professions. Each year, around 16,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 135 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Loyola Chicago. About 69% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Loyola Chicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,893.
Florida State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal professions. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 professions from Florida State. Of these students, 74% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Florida State University legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,893.
The 13th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Tulane. About 80% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Tulane University of Louisiana legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,893.
Vermont Law School is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal professions. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in legal professions from VLS. Of these students, 75% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Vermont Law School legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,893.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in legal professions. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 professions from UC Berkeley. About 58% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Berkeley legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,893.
The 16th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 professions from Boston U. Of these students, 65% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in legal professions at Boston University make a median salary of 73,893.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal professions. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. 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 professions from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 53% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,893.
The 18th most popular school in the country for legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in legal professions from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 47% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,893.
Liberty University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in legal professions. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. 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 professions from Liberty University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,893.
California Western School of Law comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in legal professions. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in legal professions from California Western. Those who complete their master's degree in legal professions at California Western School of Law make a median salary of 73,893.
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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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