Legal Studies Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Legal Studies is offered at 175 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Legal Studies.
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Education Levels of Legal Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,068 people earned theirLegal Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Legal Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 58 |
| Associate’s Degree | 389 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,786 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 828 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Legal Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Legal Studies of $51,677 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,185 |
| 4 years | $51,677 |
| 5 years | $63,687 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Legal Studies students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Legal Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 207 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Legal Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Berkeley tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their master's degree in Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their master's degree in Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 190 master's degrees in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their master's degree in Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Legal Studies. This school awarded 141 master's degrees in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in Legal Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in Legal Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 114 master's degrees in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Legal Studies. This school awarded 114 master's degrees in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 111 master's degrees in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their master's degree in Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St. John's University-New York is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 89 master's degrees in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Legal Studies. This school awarded 85 master's degrees in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Post University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Legal Studies. This school awarded 75 master's degrees in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 66 master's degrees in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 66 master's degrees in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Suffolk University is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Legal Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pre-Law Studies | 723 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies, Other | 5 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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