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Legal Studies in Massachusetts

Legal Studies Schools in Massachusetts

230 students earned Legal Studies degrees in Massachusetts in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Legal Studies is the 127th most popular major in the state.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 222
Master’s Degree 8

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a legal studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of legal studies majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.5%
  • White: 57.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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There are 610 people in the state and 16,990 people in the nation working in legal studies jobs.

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In this state, legal studies grads earn an average of $137,150. Nationwide, they make an average of $130,710.

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There are 7 colleges in Massachusetts that offer legal studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

79% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,882. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Bay Path University

Longmeadow
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 15%. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $17,183.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,951 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,558. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,673 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Western New England. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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Harvard University

Cambridge
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

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Hampshire College

Amherst
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
522 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Hampshire. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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Some of the careers legal studies majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Law Professors 16% $102,850

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

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