Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how NYLS stacks up against peers offering legal professions.
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Legal Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NYLS earn a median of $89,356 a year. This is higher than $89,356, the median for all majors at NYLS.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of legal professions master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of legal professions master’s degree graduates at NYLS were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York Law School with a master’s in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the legal professions majors at New York Law School.
The legal professions program at NYLS includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 345 |
| Legal Research | 5 |
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