Other Legal Professions & Studies Doctor’s Degrees
There are 79 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 20.9% of Other Legal Professions & Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Other Legal Professions & Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,487 students earned theirOther Legal Professions & Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Other Legal Professions & Studies 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 & Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies 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)
The data on debt ranges for Other Legal Professions & Studies majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies. About 60.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 17 |
| Women | 26 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Other Legal Professions & Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 41.9% |
| Asian | 3 | 7.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 11.6% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 7.0% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 4.7% |
| International Students | 9 | 20.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 20.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Other Legal Professions & Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 90 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Other Legal Professions & Studies students seeking a doctor's degree is Purdue University Global. During the most recent year for which we have data, 248 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions & Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 233 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions & Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Regent University is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions & Studies 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 & Studies 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 comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions & Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions & Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies here go on to 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 & Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies 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 is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions & Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 84 doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions & Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Roger Williams University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions & Studies. This school awarded 82 doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions & 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. Thomas University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions & Studies. This school awarded 77 doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions & Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions & Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies 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 & Studies. This school awarded 65 doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions & 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 California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions & Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 60 doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions & Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Other Legal Professions & Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 58 doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions & Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions & Studies. This school awarded 51 doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions & Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies 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 & Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions & Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions & Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies 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 & Studies. This school awarded 38 doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions & 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.
Georgia College & State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions & Studies. This school awarded 37 doctor's degrees in Other Legal Professions & Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Legal Professions & Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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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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