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. Also, learn how Northwestern ranks among other schools offering degrees in other legal professions.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for other legal professions majors, Northwestern came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2021, 82 students received their master’s degree in other legal professions from Northwestern. This makes it the #4 most popular school for other legal professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's other legal professions program at Northwestern make a median salary of $66,854. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all other legal professions graduates with a master's is $47,094.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the other legal professions majors at Northwestern University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 students earned a master's degree in other legal professions from Northwestern. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in other legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 35 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 296 |
| Legal Research | 106 |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies | 31 |
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