Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how The American University ranks among other schools offering degrees in legal research.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
The bachelor's program at The American University was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for legal research list.
In 2021, 87 students received their master’s degree in legal research from The American University. This makes it the #20 most popular school for legal research master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's legal research program at The American University make a median salary of $48,710. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $63,090.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the legal research majors at American University.
The legal research program at The American University awarded 87 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in legal research.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 6 |
Black or African American | 17 |
Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
White | 16 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
Other Races | 12 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
---|---|
Law | 413 |
Non-Professional General Legal Studies | 51 |
Legal Professions (Other) | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.