by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in legal research at USC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USC among the top schools in the country for legal research, coming in at #74 out of 115 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Research Schools | 74 of 115 |
| Best Legal Research Schools in California | 11 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in legal research at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 4 |
| Master’s | 416 |
| Professional Certificate | 207 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California conferred 416 master’s degrees in legal research.
USC holds a strong position among schools offering legal research at the master’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Research Master’s Degree Schools in California | 10 |
| Best Legal Research Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 12 |
| Best Legal Research Master’s Degree Schools | 72 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $80,184 | $80,184 |
| Fees | $1,756 | $1,756 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of legal research master’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of legal research master’s degree graduates at USC are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master’s in legal research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 254 |
| Other Races | 115 |
USC awarded 237 master’s completions in programs for foreign lawyers recently — 61% to women and 39% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (82%).
USC awarded 110 master’s completions in advanced legal research/studies, general in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (17%).
USC conferred 48 master’s degrees in international business, trade, and tax law in the latest year of data — 48% to women and 52% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (83%).
USC conferred 20 master’s degrees in legal research and advanced professional studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (85%).
USC awarded 1 master’s degree in comparative law in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California conferred 207 professional certificate degrees in legal research.
USC has not been ranked for legal research at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 38% of legal research professional certificate degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of legal research professional certificate degree graduates at USC were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a professional certificate in legal research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 77 |
| Other Races | 66 |
USC awarded 90 professional certificate completions in arts and entertainment law recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (54%).
USC granted 53 professional certificate completions in advanced legal research/studies, general recently — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (17%).
USC granted 25 professional certificate degrees in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence in the most recent reporting year — 24% to women and 76% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (96%).
USC granted 22 professional certificate completions in banking, corporate, finance, and securities law in the most recent reporting year — 45% to women and 55% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (9%).
USC awarded 17 professional certificate degrees in legal research and advanced professional studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (18%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at USC. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Legal Research | 4 |