by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in legal research at Northeastern University Professional Programs. It is offered at the Master’s level. It ranks as high as #6 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northeastern University Professional Programs as a strong choice for legal research, ranked #82 out of 115 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Research Schools | 82 of 115 |
| Best Legal Research Schools in Massachusetts | 7 of 7 |
| Best Legal Research Schools in the New England Region | 11 of 12 |
The table below lists every degree level available for legal research at Northeastern University Professional Programs, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern University Professional Programs handed out 21 master’s degrees in legal research.
Northeastern University Professional Programs ranks competitively among schools offering legal research at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Research Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 6 |
| Best Legal Research Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 10 |
| Best Legal Research Master’s Degree Schools | 74 |
Among recent graduates, 48% of legal research master’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of legal research master’s degree graduates at Northeastern University Professional Programs were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 33% 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 research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northeastern University Professional Programs awarded 21 master’s completions in advanced legal research/studies, general recently — 52% to women and 48% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (33%).
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