Master’s Degrees in Legal Professions (Other)
Education Levels of Other Legal Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,091 people earned their master's degree in other legal professions. This makes it the 114th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in other legal professions is $56,335. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $48,913 to a high of $69,797.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for other legal professions majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in other legal professions. About 64.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 387 |
| Women | 704 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other legal professions master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 86 |
| Black or African American | 125 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100 |
| White | 432 |
| International Students | 194 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 154 |
Most Popular Other Legal Professions Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 45 colleges that offer a master’s degree in other legal professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Regent University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for other legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Regent. Of these students, 70% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Regent graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,335.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other legal professions. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Tulane. Of these students, 91% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Tulane graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,335.
Vermont Law School is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other legal professions. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from VLS. About 68% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in other legal professions at Vermont Law School make a median salary of 56,335.
Northwestern University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other legal professions. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Northwestern. About 66% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in other legal professions at Northwestern University make a median salary of 56,335.
Fordham University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other legal professions. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Fordham U. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Fordham University other legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,335.
Yeshiva University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other legal professions. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Yeshiva. Of these students, 68% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in other legal professions at Yeshiva University make a median salary of 56,335.
The 6th most popular school in the country for other legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 38% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arizona State University - Tempe other legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,335.
William & Mary comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other legal professions. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,905 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from William & Mary. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Data shows that William & Mary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,335.
University of Baltimore comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other legal professions. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,472 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from UB. Of these students, 71% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Baltimore other legal professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,335.
Drake University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other legal professions. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,466 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,009 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Drake. Of these students, 57% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in other legal professions at Drake University make a median salary of 56,335.
Michigan State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other legal professions. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Michigan State. Of these students, 80% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,335.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 19 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Loyola Chicago. About 35% of this group were women, and 39% 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 $56,335.
University of Denver is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other legal professions. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from DU. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Data shows that DU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,335.
The 14th most popular school in the country for other legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from NYU. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,335.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other legal professions. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Case Western. Data shows that Case Western graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,335.
George Mason University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other legal professions. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from GMU. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that GMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,335.
The 16th most popular school in the country for other legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from U of U. About 60% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in other legal professions at University of Utah make a median salary of 56,335.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other legal professions. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Pitt. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that Pitt graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,335.
The 20th most popular school in the country for other legal professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Abraham Lincoln University. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in other legal professions from Abraham Lincoln University. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in other legal professions at Abraham Lincoln University make a median salary of 56,335.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to other legal professions that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Legal Research | 9,029 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 482 |
| Legal Support Services | 105 |
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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