Below are the key facts about graduate study in legal professions at WSU. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU highly for legal professions, placing at #304 out of 478 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Professions Schools | 304 of 478 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in Michigan | 7 of 14 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 47 of 68 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in legal professions at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 23 |
This legal professions field at WSU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 132 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 23 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 2 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wayne State University handed out 23 master’s degrees in legal professions.
WSU ranks competitively among schools offering legal professions at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,187 | $40,796 |
| Fees | $2,662 | $2,662 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 35% of legal professions master’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of legal professions master’s degree graduates at WSU are Black or African American. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master’s in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WSU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Legal Professions | 2 |