by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Plains States Region to review for the 2025 Best Legal Professions Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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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 Legal Professions Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in legal professions.
It's hard to beat Washburn University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in legal professions. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in legal professions from Washburn University
Explore the best legal professions colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 27 | 693 |
| Missouri | 27 | 625 |
| Kansas | 26 | 202 |
| Iowa | 26 | 238 |
| Nebraska | 24 | 216 |
| North Dakota | 21 | 56 |
| South Dakota | 15 | 62 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 2,146 |
| Legal Research | 12 |
| Legal Professions (Other) | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 75 |