by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in legal professions at Nova Southeastern University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Nova Southeastern University among the top schools in the country for legal professions, placing at #306 out of 478 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Professions Schools | 306 of 478 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in Florida | 20 of 27 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 58 of 113 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in legal professions at Nova Southeastern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 48 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
This legal professions area of study at Nova Southeastern University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 193 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 51 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 19 |
| Legal Support Services | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Nova Southeastern University conferred 48 master’s degrees in legal professions.
Nova Southeastern University ranks competitively among schools offering legal professions at the master’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 5 |
| Best Legal Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 |
| Best Legal Professions Master’s Degree Schools | 106 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,813 | $59,813 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of legal professions master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of legal professions master’s degree graduates at Nova Southeastern University were Black or African American. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a master’s in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Nova Southeastern University conferred 4 graduate certificate degrees in legal professions.
Nova Southeastern University is not currently ranked for legal professions at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in legal professions from Nova Southeastern University were women.
The largest share of legal professions graduate certificate degree graduates at Nova Southeastern University were White. About 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a graduate certificate in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Nova Southeastern University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Legal Professions | 27 |