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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for legal professions majors, NYU came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New York University handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in legal professions. Due to this, the school was ranked #5 in popularity out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree.
In 2021, 195 students received their master’s degree in legal professions from NYU. This makes it the #7 most popular school for legal professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 466 students received their doctoral degrees in legal professions in 2021, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the legal professions majors at New York University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 195 students earned a master's degree in legal professions from NYU. About 36% of these graduates were women and the other 64% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 63 |
| Other Races | 72 |
Legal Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 466 |
| Legal Research | 179 |
| Legal Professions (Other) | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 777 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 4 |
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