by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how The American University ranks among other schools offering degrees in legal research.
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The bachelor's program at The American University was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for legal research list.
In 2022, 87 students received their master’s degree in legal research from The American University. This makes it the #20 most popular school for legal research master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at The American University paid an average of $1,856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,724 | $55,724 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,012 | $17,012 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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The American University does not offer an online option for its legal research bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The American University Online Learning page.
Legal Research majors graduating with a master's degree from The American University make a median salary of $65,919 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $79,831.
The legal research program at The American University awarded 128 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in legal research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the legal research majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 320 |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies | 30 |
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