by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Boston U ranks in comparison to other schools with legal research programs.
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Boston U was ranked #13 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for legal research majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2021, 118 students received their master’s degree in legal research from Boston U. This makes it the #10 most popular school for legal research master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's legal research program at Boston U make a median salary of $87,263. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all legal research graduates with a master's is $63,090.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the legal research majors at Boston University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 students earned a master's degree in legal research from Boston U. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in legal research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 58 |
| Other Races | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 282 |
| Legal Professions (Other) | 8 |
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