by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in legal professions at RWU. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RWU highly for legal professions, coming in at #150 out of 478 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Professions Schools | 150 of 478 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 3 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in the New England Region | 14 of 28 |
Here is each degree level granted in legal professions at RWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Associate’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
The legal professions area of study at RWU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 82 |
| Legal Support Services | 26 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Roger Williams University handed out 2 master’s degrees in legal professions.
RWU is not currently ranked for legal professions at the master’s level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in legal professions from RWU identified as women.
The majority of legal professions master’s degree graduates at RWU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a master’s in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Roger Williams University handed out 5 graduate certificate degrees in legal professions.
RWU has not been ranked for legal professions at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of legal professions graduate certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of legal professions graduate certificate degree graduates at RWU are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a graduate certificate in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at RWU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Legal Professions | 44 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Legal Professions | 58 |