by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of law. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,597 degrees in law annually.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Law Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of law degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Temple University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in law. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Soon after graduating, law degree recipients typically make an average of $71,729 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a degree in law from Temple University
Every student pursuing a degree in law has to take a look at Drexel University. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their degree from the law program state that they receive average early career wages of $60,051.
More information about a degree in law from Drexel UniversityExplore all the Best Law Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 333 | 4,025 |
| Maryland | 279 | 418 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 610 |
| District of Columbia | 188 | 1,954 |
One of 4 majors within the Legal Professions area of study, Law has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 1,597 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Legal Research | 800 |
| Legal Support Services | 326 |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies | 158 |
| Legal Professions (Other) | 111 |
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