by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. In addition, we cover how GWU ranks in comparison to other schools with legal research programs.
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GWU was ranked #12 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, 74 students received their master’s degree in legal research from GWU. This makes it the #23 most popular school for legal research master’s degree candidates in the country.
Legal Research majors graduating with a master's degree from GWU make a median salary of $88,848 a year. 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 George Washington University.
Of the 74 students who graduated with a Master’s in legal research from GWU in 2021, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in legal research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 565 |
| Legal Support Services | 43 |
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