by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Cornell University compares to other colleges that offer legal professions.
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Legal Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University report a median salary of $249,283 a year. This is higher than $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
Find out more about Cornell University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 46% of legal professions master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of legal professions master’s degree graduates at Cornell University are Non-Resident Alien. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master’s in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 135 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the legal professions majors at Cornell University.
The legal professions program at Cornell University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Legal Research | 205 |
| Law | 195 |