Master’s Degrees in Legal Professions
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Education Levels of Legal Professions Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7,113 students 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 | 36,426 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,113 |
| Associate Degree | 5,809 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,961 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,658 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,438 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,650 |
Earnings of Legal Professions Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in legal professions is $51,420. 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 $45,199 and the high is $67,154.
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 59.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,865 |
| Women | 4,248 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of legal professions master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 310 |
| Black or African American | 844 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 655 |
| White | 2,251 |
| International Students | 1,793 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,260 |
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 $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 323 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Georgetown. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. The legal professions program at Washington University in St Louis awarded 279 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 215 people received their master's degree in legal professions from USC. About 56% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. The legal professions program at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus awarded 209 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. The legal professions program at Arizona State University - Skysong awarded 205 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
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 $17,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,590 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 198 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Regent. Of these students, 69% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 195 master's degrees were handed out to legal professions majors at NYU. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
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 $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. The legal professions program at Northwestern University awarded 181 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 51% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 149 master's degrees were handed out to legal professions majors at Fordham U. About 64% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,300 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 139 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Pepperdine. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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 $46,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 135 master's degrees were handed out to legal professions majors at Loyola Chicago. About 76% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The legal professions program at Florida State University awarded 129 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
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 $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 123 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Tulane. About 85% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The legal professions program at Vermont Law School awarded 120 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 119 master's degrees were handed out to legal professions majors at UC Berkeley. About 55% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Boston U. Of these students, 50% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 110 master's degrees were handed out to legal professions majors at Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 44% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The legal professions program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 106 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 104 people received their master's degree in legal professions from Liberty University. Of these students, 55% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The legal professions program at California Western School of Law awarded 103 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Legal Professions Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Legal Research | 5,581 |
| Other Legal Professions | 1,008 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 418 |
| Legal Support Services | 106 |
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Public & Social Service | 49,660 |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness | 9,894 |
| Military Technologies & Sciences | 1,035 |
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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