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2025 Best Legal Professions Schools

125 Colleges in the United States
67,032 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
$60,186 Avg Early-Career Salary
Legal Professions is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #16 out of the 38 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 125 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for legal professions students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 67,032 degrees in legal professions to qualified students.

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Best Legal Professions Schools Your choice of legal professions school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for legal professions schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Associate Degrees in Legal Professions
Bachelor's Degrees in Legal Professions
Master's Degrees in Legal Professions
Doctor's Degrees in Legal Professions

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Legal Professions Schools list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the legal professions degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
992 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
32.3% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in legal professions needs to look into University of California - Berkeley. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the city of Berkeley. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.

There were roughly 992 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the legal professions program at University of California - Berkeley get $96,004 more than the typical college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
359 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
$67,697 Median Starting Salary

University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a great option for students interested in a degree in legal professions. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were about 359 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the legal professions major at University of Washington - Seattle Campus get $7,511 more than the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
659 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
13.5% Growth in Graduates

Loyola University Chicago is a great option for students pursuing a degree in legal professions. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #100 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Loyola Chicago is a great university overall.

There were approximately 659 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Chicago in the most recent data year. Legal Professions degree recipients from Loyola University Chicago receive an earnings boost of approximately $27,937 above the average income of legal professions majors.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
354 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
$75,442 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Temple University if you wish to pursue a degree in legal professions. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #97 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.

There were about 354 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available. Those legal professions students who get their degree from Temple University receive $15,255 more than the typical legal professions graduate.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
380 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
$65,051 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were approximately 380 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available. Legal Professions degree recipients from University of Wisconsin - Madison receive an earnings boost of around $4,865 above the average income of legal professions graduates.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
131 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
$36,941 Median Starting Salary

UC Santa Cruz is a fairly large public university located in the city of Santa Cruz. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UC Santa Cruz is a great university overall.

There were approximately 131 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at UC Santa Cruz in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the legal professions program earn around $36,941 in their early career salary.

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American University
Washington, DC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
486 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
$71,958 Median Starting Salary

The American University is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #61 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means The American University is a great university overall.

There were about 486 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at The American University in the most recent data year. Legal Professions degree recipients from American University receive an earnings boost of around $11,772 above the typical earnings of legal professions majors.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
558 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
23.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #110 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Arizona is a great university overall.

There were roughly 558 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the legal professions program report average early career earnings of $54,066.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
110 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
10.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #60 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMass Amherst is a great university overall.

There were about 110 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, legal professions degree recipients generally earn about $36,181 in the first five years of their career.

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10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
448 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
0.2% Growth in Graduates

Suffolk is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. This university ranks 18th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 448 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at Suffolk in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the legal professions major at Suffolk University make $7,700 more than the average college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
576 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
14.8% Growth in Graduates

U Miami is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Coral Gables. This university ranks 6th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 576 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available. Legal Professions degree recipients from University of Miami earn a boost of about $14,895 over the average earnings of legal professions majors.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
100 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
10.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Bristol, RWU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 7th out of 9 schools for overall quality in the state of Rhode Island.

There were roughly 100 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at RWU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the legal professions program state that they receive average early career income of $55,154.

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13
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
386 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
$70,426 Median Starting Salary

STJ is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Queens. This university ranks 31st out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 386 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at STJ in the most recent year we have data available. Those legal professions students who get their degree from St John's University - New York make $10,239 more than the average legal professions student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
636 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
1.7% Growth in Graduates

ASU - Tempe is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tempe. A Best Colleges rank of #108 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.

There were about 636 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the legal professions program earn an average of $61,145 in their early career salary.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
311 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
1.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Denver, DU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 31 colleges for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were roughly 311 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at DU in the most recent year we have data available. Legal Professions degree recipients from University of Denver receive an earnings boost of approximately $7,667 over the average income of legal professions graduates.

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
115 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
$40,059 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 20th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 115 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at Hamline in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the legal professions program earn around $40,059 for their early career.

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Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
52 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
$32,464 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 43rd out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 52 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at Nassau Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the legal professions program state that they receive average early career wages of $32,464.

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18
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
20.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 12th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 40 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at Palm Beach State College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the legal professions program report average early career income of $46,622.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
410 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
$76,611 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were about 410 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year. Legal Professions degree recipients from University of Georgia receive an earnings boost of approximately $16,425 above the average earnings of legal professions graduates.

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20
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In OH
44 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded

Cuyahoga Community College District is a large public college located in the large city of Cleveland. This college ranks 13th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 44 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at Cuyahoga Community College District in the most recent data year.

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21
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
110 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
20.9% Growth in Graduates

UMGC is a very large public university located in the suburb of Adelphi. This university ranks 4th out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 110 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the legal professions program earn around $54,304 for their early career.

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Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
345 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
$46,650 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Global is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 41 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were approximately 345 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Global in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the legal professions program make around $46,650 in their early career salary.

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
246 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
36.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #173 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ivy Tech Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 246 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the legal professions program make an average of $34,981 in their early career salary.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
22.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Allendale, GVSU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were roughly 44 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at GVSU in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the legal professions program make around $40,778 for their early career.

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
88 Legal Professions Degrees Awarded
$36,678 Median Starting Salary

North Harris Montgomery is a very large public college located in the midsize city of The Woodlands. This college ranks 21st out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 88 legal professions students who graduated with this degree at North Harris Montgomery in the most recent data year. After graduating, legal professions degree recipients generally earn an average of $36,678 in the first five years of their career.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Legal Professions students that almost earned our Best Legal Professions Schools award.

Rank College Location
26 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
27 Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL
28 Florida SouthWestern State College Fort Myers, FL
29 University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Cincinnati, OH
30 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
31 Plaza College Forest Hills, NY
32 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
33 Rasmussen University - Florida Ocala, FL
34 Valencia College Orlando, FL
35 MTI College Sacramento, CA
36 Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI
37 Portland Community College Portland, OR
38 Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA
39 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
40 Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL
41 Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL

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Major Annual Graduates
Law 36,411
Legal Research 12,336
Legal Support Services 11,322
Non-Professional General Legal Studies 4,592
Legal Professions (Other) 2,371

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