Legal Studies

Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX

Students at Southern Methodist University can pursue Legal Studies at Doctoral's and Master's levels. The Master program, with 38 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $84,447 four years after completion, compared to a national median of $100,597 for Legal Studies programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Lawyers and Law Teachers, Postsecondary. The median salary for Lawyers is $145,760. This program holds accreditation from American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar.

Master

Median Earnings (4yr)
$84,447
Completers
38
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Doctoral

Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
1

Related Careers

Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Lawyers $145,760 4% 731,340
Law Teachers, Postsecondary $127,360 Not reported 14,570

Program Accreditation

Institution Overview

In-State Tuition
$67,040
Out-of-State Tuition
$67,040
Graduation Rate
83.8%
Total Enrollment
7,277

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