by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in legal professions at Yale University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. At its best it places at #3 out of 11 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Yale University as a strong choice for legal professions, placing at #25 out of 478 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Professions Schools | 25 of 478 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in Connecticut | 1 of 7 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 28 |
The following degree levels are granted in legal professions at Yale University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
This legal professions area of study at Yale University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 215 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 41 |
During the most recent reporting year, Yale University handed out 28 master’s degrees in legal professions.
Yale University is a solid choice among schools offering legal professions at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| Best Legal Professions Master’s Degree Schools | 30 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,044 | $74,044 |
| Fees | $2,325 | $2,325 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of legal professions master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of legal professions master’s degree graduates at Yale University are Non-Resident Alien. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master’s in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Yale University handed out 13 doctoral degrees in legal professions.
Yale University is a solid choice among schools offering legal professions at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| Best Legal Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
Among recent graduates, 54% of legal professions doctoral degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of legal professions doctoral degree graduates at Yale University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a doctoral in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |