993 colleges are offering Legal Studies program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 0 schools have the Legal Studies program and 0 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2024, a total of 0 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, and 0 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
Expected Earning after Completing Legal Studies Program is $39,476
Colleges Offering Legal Studies and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have Legal Studies program is $10,774 for state residents and $30,357 for out-of-state students. For graduate Legal Studies programs, the average tuition is $13,759 for state residents and $28,286 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the Legal Studies schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in Legal Studies Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's Legal Studies is $39,476. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation. The earning with Legal Studies Master's degree is $70,106.
The average loan debt of the completers in Legal Studies programs is $27,909
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $286. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For Legal Studies program, the graduates from Drexel University have the highest earning of $70,745 (Bachelor's degree). Students from American University and University of Maryland Global Campus follow it with average earning $55,379 and $54,398 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | $60,663 | $70,745 | $5,895 | $26,950 | $278 |
| American University | $56,543 | $55,379 | $4,615 | $24,688 | $254 |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | $12,336 | $54,398 | $4,533 | $26,077 | $269 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $39,293 | $52,500 | $4,375 | $21,250 | $219 |
| Roosevelt University | $20,280 | $51,229 | $4,269 | - | - |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by Legal Studies Sub Major Programs
In Legal Studies area, the graduates who completing Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies program have the highest salary of $43,231 and Legal Studies program have the second highest salary of $42,524 in average.
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies Master's program has $77,016 average salary and Legal Support Services program completers earn $58,144 yearly.
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing Legal Studies area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $42,524 | $3,544 | $26,644 | $274 |
| Master's | $41,835 | $3,486 | $48,208 | $544 |
| Law Program Details | ||||
| Master's | $49,615 | $4,135 | $58,350 | $660 |
| Doctoral | $79,554 | $6,629 | $117,386 | $1,328 |
| First Professional Degree | $79,668 | $6,639 | $113,456 | $1,283 |
| Post-MS | $56,041 | $4,670 | $46,506 | $529 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $43,231 | $3,603 | $25,044 | $262 |
| Master's | $77,016 | $6,418 | $61,351 | $694 |
| Doctoral | $54,805 | $4,567 | - | - |
| First Professional Degree | $82,350 | $6,862 | $122,980 | $1,391 |
| Legal Support Services Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $33,270 | $2,772 | $13,821 | $142 |
| Associate | $31,113 | $2,593 | $19,950 | $205 |
| Bachelor's | $36,496 | $3,041 | $30,309 | $310 |
| Post-BS | $42,449 | $3,537 | $13,538 | $139 |
| Master's | $58,144 | $4,845 | $51,598 | $581 |
| Post-MS | $48,432 | $4,036 | $24,227 | $274 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
