by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Yale University stacks up against peers offering legal professions.
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Legal Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at Yale University earn a median of $204,668 a year. This is higher than $119,690, the median for all majors at Yale University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,950 | $67,250 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of legal professions master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of legal professions master’s degree graduates at Yale University are Non-Resident Alien. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master’s in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 54% of legal professions doctoral degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of legal professions doctoral degree graduates at Yale University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a doctoral in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the legal professions majors at Yale University.
The legal professions program at Yale University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 215 |
| Legal Research | 41 |