Other Legal Professions Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Other Legal Professions is offered at 79 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Other Legal Professions.
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Education Levels of Other Legal Professions Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,487 students earned theirOther Legal Professions majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Other Legal Professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 5 |
| Associate’s Degree | 81 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 452 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,902 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 47 |
Earnings of Other Legal Professions Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Other Legal Professions of $91,155 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 | $76,916 |
| 4 years | $91,155 |
| 5 years | $103,775 |
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 Other Legal Professions students with their doctor’s degree.
Most Popular Other Legal Professions Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 90 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Other Legal Professions. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Other Legal Professions students seeking a doctor's degree is Purdue University Global. This school awarded 248 doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions 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 Arizona is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 233 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Regent University is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vermont Law and Graduate School is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 97 doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions. This school awarded 94 doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University Professional Programs comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions. This school awarded 84 doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Roger Williams University is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St. Thomas University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions. This school awarded 65 doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 60 doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions 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 #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions. This school awarded 58 doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions. This school awarded 51 doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva University is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania Western University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia College & State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions. This school awarded 37 doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Other Legal Professions Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 2,487 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Other Legal Professions that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Law | 39,447 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 11,533 |
| Legal Support Services | 10,492 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 4,796 |
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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