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 WUSTL ranks among other schools offering degrees in legal research.
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The legal research major at WUSTL 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, 279 students received their master’s degree in legal research from WUSTL. This makes it the #2 most popular school for legal research master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
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WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
Legal Research majors graduating with a master's degree from WUSTL make a median salary of $59,808 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $79,831.
Of the 418 students who graduated with a Master’s in legal research from WUSTL in 2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in legal research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 71 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 175 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the legal research majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 226 |
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