by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in legal professions at Northwestern University. It is offered at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwestern University highly for legal professions, ranked #12 out of 478 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Professions Schools | 12 of 478 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in Illinois | 3 of 22 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 68 |
Here is each degree level available for legal professions at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 355 |
| Professional Certificate | 17 |
This legal professions area of study at Northwestern University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 293 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 278 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 93 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 355 master’s degrees in legal professions.
Northwestern University holds a strong position among schools offering legal professions at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Legal Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 |
| Best Legal Professions Master’s Degree Schools | 22 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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Among recent graduates, 43% of legal professions master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of legal professions master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 229 |
| Other Races | 64 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University conferred 17 professional certificate degrees in legal professions.
Northwestern University is not yet ranked for legal professions at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 35% of legal professions professional certificate degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of legal professions professional certificate degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a professional certificate in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Northwestern University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Legal Professions | 13 |