Graduate Certificates in Legal Professions (Other)
Education Levels of Other Legal Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 553 people earned their graduate certificate in other legal professions. This earns it the #53 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in other legal professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,091 |
| Graduate Certificate | 553 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 423 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 79 |
| Associate Degree | 55 |
| Basic Certificate | 24 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Other Legal Professions Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in other legal professions is $62,743. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $57,672 and the high is $67,813.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for other legal professions students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in other legal professions. About 59.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 224 |
| Women | 329 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other legal professions graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97 |
| White | 151 |
| International Students | 178 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 81 |
Most Popular Other Legal Professions Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 20 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in other legal professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Southern California tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for other legal professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their graduate certificate in other legal professions from USC. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,743.
St. Thomas University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in other legal professions. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their graduate certificate in other legal professions from STU. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Data shows that STU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,743.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in other legal professions. Each year, around 16,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in other legal professions from Loyola Chicago. About 62% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Loyola Chicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,743.
University of Connecticut is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in other legal professions. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in other legal professions from UCONN. About 48% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in other legal professions at University of Connecticut make a median salary of 62,743.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in other legal professions. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in other legal professions from IUPUI. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis other legal professions graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,743.
University of Arizona comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in other legal professions. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in other legal professions from University of Arizona. Of these students, 81% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Arizona other legal professions graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,743.
Syracuse University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in other legal professions. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in other legal professions from Syracuse. About 31% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Syracuse graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,743.
University of Arkansas comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in other legal professions. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in other legal professions from UARK. About 30% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in other legal professions at University of Arkansas make a median salary of 62,743.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in other legal professions. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in other legal professions from Pitt. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus other legal professions graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,743.
The 14th most popular school in the country for other legal professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in other legal professions from KU. About 45% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that KU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,743.
The 14th most popular school in the country for other legal professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is New York University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in other legal professions from NYU. New York University other legal professions graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,743.
The 14th most popular school in the country for other legal professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Dakota. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in other legal professions from UND. Data shows that UND graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,743.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to other legal professions that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Legal Research | 1,566 |
| Legal Support Services | 356 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 50 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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