by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Legal Professions Master's Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 286 master's degrees in legal professions to qualified students.
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Your choice of legal professions for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for legal professions students working on their master's degree.
The legal professions school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Legal Professions Master's Degree Schools in Texas.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for legal professions students seeking a a master's degree.
Texas A&M University - College Station is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a master's degree in legal professions. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in legal professions from Texas A&M University - College Station
Southern Methodist University is a great decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in legal professions. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in legal professions from Southern Methodist University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in legal professions has to take a look at The University of Texas at Austin. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in legal professions from The University of Texas at Austin
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in legal professions needs to look into St. Mary's University. Located in the large city of San Antonio, St. Mary's is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in legal professions from St. Mary’s University
Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in legal professions from University of Houston
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 32 | 440 |
| Oklahoma | 32 | 230 |
| New Mexico | 31 | 3 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Legal Research | 261 |
| Legal Support Services | 13 |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 640 |
