by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in legal professions at Northeastern University Professional Programs. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. It ranks as high as #5 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northeastern University Professional Programs among the top schools in the country for legal professions, ranked #85 out of 478 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Professions Schools | 85 of 478 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in Massachusetts | 7 of 14 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in the New England Region | 9 of 28 |
The table below lists every degree level available for legal professions at Northeastern University Professional Programs, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
This legal professions area of study at Northeastern University Professional Programs includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 84 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern University Professional Programs handed out 76 master’s degrees in legal professions.
Northeastern University Professional Programs holds a strong position among schools offering legal professions at the master’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of legal professions master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of legal professions master’s degree graduates at Northeastern University Professional Programs are White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University Professional Programs with a master’s in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern University Professional Programs conferred 29 doctoral degrees in legal professions.
Northeastern University Professional Programs holds a strong position among schools offering legal professions at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 41% of legal professions doctoral degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of legal professions doctoral degree graduates at Northeastern University Professional Programs were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University Professional Programs with a doctoral in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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