by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2020-2021, patent law was the 1,435 most popular major nationwide with 1 degrees awarded. This 3 less than the prior year, a decrease of 300.0%.
This year's Best Patent Law Schools ranking compares 1 of them to identify the best overall programs in the country. Explore this or one of our many other custom patent law rankings further below.
A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for most patent law degree programs and many students will need a minimum GPA and SAT/ACT score depending on the school. Specific patent law careers may require a certain level of degree attainment or additional certifications beyond that.
There are various different levels of patent law degrees. Patent Law programs offered by schools range from a to a , which is the highest patent law degree you can get. Patent Law programs can take anywhere between one to four or more years for a full-time student to complete.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
As you might expect, salaries for patent law graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
Patent Law is one of 18 different types of Legal Research programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Advanced Legal Research/Studies | 2,208 |
| Other Legal Research & Advanced Professional Studies | 808 |
| Tax Law/Taxation | 777 |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 772 |
| American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence | 749 |
