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About International Law and Legal Studies

An advanced, professional study of the law affecting relations between nations, the behavior of international organizations, and the international activities of private citizens and organizations.

For all the 485 degrees granted in International Law and Legal Studies annually, the majority of them are Masters degree. Out of the 469 students graduating with degrees at the Masters degree level in the US, 58% percent identify as women and 42% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the US study International Law and Legal Studies, New York has the most graduates. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in International Law and Legal Studies is $40,200.

Popularity of International Law and Legal Studies Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of International Law and Legal Studies degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for International Law and Legal Studies majors is Law Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in International Law and Legal Studies can prepare you for is Law Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for International Law and Legal Studies majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for International Law and Legal Studies majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
469
Female Students
272 (57%)
Male Students
197 (42%)
U.S. Nonresident (329, 70%)
Hispanic or Latino (50, 11%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (38, 8%)
White (36, 8%)
Black or African American (9, 2%)
Asian (5, 1%)
Two or more races (2, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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