Legal Studies Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Legal Studies is offered at 175 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate 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 (this page) | 58 |
| Associate’s Degree | 389 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,786 |
| Master’s Degree | 828 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Legal Studies Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate.
Most Popular Legal Studies Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 207 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Legal Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Legal Studies students seeking a undergraduate certificate is University of California-Berkeley. This school awarded 205 undergraduate certificates 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 Georgia is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Central Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Legal Studies. This school awarded 190 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in Legal Studies. This school awarded 143 undergraduate certificates in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their undergraduate certificate in Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Legal Studies. This school awarded 114 undergraduate certificates in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their undergraduate certificate in Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their undergraduate certificate in Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their undergraduate certificate in Legal Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Legal Studies. This school awarded 104 undergraduate certificates 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.
St. John's University-New York is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 89 undergraduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their undergraduate certificate in Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Post University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Legal Studies. This school awarded 75 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in Legal Studies. This school awarded 71 undergraduate certificates in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Miami comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Legal Studies. This school awarded 66 undergraduate certificates in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Suffolk University is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 65 undergraduate certificates 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.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Legal Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 63 undergraduate certificates in Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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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