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 VLS ranks in comparison to other schools with legal research programs.
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The bachelor's program at VLS was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for legal research list.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in legal research from VLS. This makes it the #63 most popular school for legal research master’s degree candidates in the country.
Legal Research majors graduating with a master's degree from VLS make a median salary of $41,932 a year. 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 Vermont Law School.
Of the 24 legal research students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from VLS, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at VLS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vermont Law School with a master's in legal research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 165 |
| Legal Professions (Other) | 96 |
