Pre-Law Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Pre-Law is offered at 60 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Pre-Law. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and71% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.4% of Pre-Law graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Pre-Law Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 723 degrees were awarded toPre-Law majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Pre-Law at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 28 |
| Associate’s Degree | 66 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 465 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 164 |
Earnings of Pre-Law Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Pre-Law of $51,677 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 76.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10 |
| Women | 32 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Pre-Law graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 26.2% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 26.2% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 33.3% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 9.5% |
| International Students | 1 | 2.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.4% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Pre-Law Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 95 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Pre-Law. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Pre-Law students seeking a master's degree is Liberty University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master's degree in Pre-Law from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pre-Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Pre-Law majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 116 master's degrees in Pre-Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Trinity Law School is a popular choice for Pre-Law majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 42 master's degrees in Pre-Law in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pre-Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pre-Law. This school awarded 33 master's degrees in Pre-Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central New Mexico Community College is a popular choice for Pre-Law majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 30 master's degrees in Pre-Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Siena College is a popular choice for Pre-Law majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 30 master's degrees in Pre-Law in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pre-Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Pre-Law majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Pre-Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University is a popular choice for Pre-Law majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Pre-Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pre-Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Pre-Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for Pre-Law majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Pre-Law from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pre-Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National University is a popular choice for Pre-Law majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Pre-Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Husson University is a popular choice for Pre-Law majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Pre-Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Thomas Jefferson University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pre-Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Pre-Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pre-Law. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Pre-Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Champlain College is a popular choice for Pre-Law majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Pre-Law in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pre-Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida National University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Pre-Law majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Pre-Law in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pre-Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri Western State University is a popular choice for Pre-Law majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Pre-Law in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pre-Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Norbert College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pre-Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Pre-Law from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pre-Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Montana is a popular choice for Pre-Law majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Pre-Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Oklahoma comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pre-Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Pre-Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Pre-Law that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 4,068 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies, Other | 5 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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