by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in legal research at BYU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BYU among the top schools in the country for legal research, placing at #88 out of 115 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Research Schools | 88 of 115 |
| Best Legal Research Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 of 3 |
The table below lists every degree level available for legal research at BYU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Brigham Young University awarded 10 master’s degrees in legal research.
BYU is among the very best schools in the country for legal research at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Research Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 |
| Best Legal Research Master’s Degree Schools | 80 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,528 | $15,528 |
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Among recent graduates, 60% of legal research master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of legal research master’s degree graduates at BYU were Non-Resident Alien. About 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a master’s in legal research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BYU conferred 10 master’s degrees in programs for foreign lawyers in the most recent reporting year — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (90%).