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 Northwestern ranks among other schools offering degrees in non-professional general legal studies.
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The non-professional general legal studies major at Northwestern is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Non-Professional General Legal Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in non-professional general legal studies. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in non-professional general legal studies from Northwestern. This makes it the #21 most popular school for non-professional general legal studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwestern was $7,690 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in non-professional general legal studies from Northwestern in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwestern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in non-professional general legal studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Northwestern non-professional general legal studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwestern Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in non-professional general legal studies from Northwestern in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in non-professional general legal studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the non-professional general legal studies majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Legal Research | 353 |
| Law | 290 |
| Legal Professions (Other) | 110 |
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