by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how SMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in legal research.
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The legal research major at SMU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Legal Research. 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.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in legal research from SMU. This makes it the #43 most popular school for legal research master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at SMU paid an average of $2,389 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 | $57,212 | $57,212 |
| Fees | $7,248 | $7,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,230 | $18,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Learn more about SMU tuition and fees.
SMU 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 SMU Online Learning page.
Legal Research majors graduating with a master's degree from SMU make a median salary of $78,515 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $79,831.
Of the 58 students who earned a master's degree in Legal Research from SMU in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master's in legal research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 44 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the legal research majors at Southern Methodist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 268 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.