by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in legal professions at USD. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #8 out of 13 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USD as a strong choice for legal professions, coming in at #44 out of 478 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Professions Schools | 44 of 478 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in California | 6 of 63 |
The following degree levels are available for legal professions at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 34 |
| Graduate Certificate | 121 |
This legal professions field at USD includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 250 |
| Legal Support Services | 121 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 31 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of San Diego handed out 34 master’s degrees in legal professions.
USD holds a strong position among schools offering legal professions at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,690 | $64,690 |
| Fees | $380 | $380 |
Read more about USD tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 53% of legal professions master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of legal professions master’s degree graduates at USD were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a master’s in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of San Diego handed out 121 graduate certificate degrees in legal professions.
USD ranks competitively among schools offering legal professions at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #9 out of 35 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
Among recent graduates, 22% of legal professions graduate certificate degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of legal professions graduate certificate degree graduates at USD are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a graduate certificate in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |