1,159 Best Law Universities in the USA

Compare 4,158 programs at 1,159 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

Programs 4,158 Universities 1,159 Scholarships 440

1,159 universities · ranked best first

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217

University of Mary

Bismarck, North Dakota · Private University · Est. 1959

US #234 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,770/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $60,909
Students: 2,416

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218

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, Arkansas · Public University · Est. 1909

US #235 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,366/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $42,617
Students: 9,110

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219

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York · Public University · Est. 1946

US #236 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,620/yr
Admission rate: 39%
Earnings (10yr): $80,596
Students: 14,655

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220

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Indiana, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1875

US #237 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $16,804/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $51,019
Students: 6,764

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221

University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1888

US #238 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $32,568/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $74,652
Students: 3,554

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222

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Private University · Est. 1881

US #239 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $31,487/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $78,257
Students: 7,660

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223

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Green Bay, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1965

US #240 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,369/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $52,528
Students: 6,341

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224

American University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1893

US #241 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $41,943/yr
Admission rate: 62%
Earnings (10yr): $77,370
Students: 7,266

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225

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1960

US #242 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $16,317/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $56,118
Students: 18,854

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226

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1865

US #243 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $10,873/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $48,387
Students: 6,188

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227

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania · Public University

US #244 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,550/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $63,435
Students: 7,877

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228

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, Texas · Public University · Est. 2015

US #245 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $4,831/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $49,620
Students: 28,666

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229

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, New Jersey · Public University · Est. 1855

US #246 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,745/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $57,780
Students: 6,614

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230

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1789

US #248 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $40,815/yr
Admission rate: 13%
Earnings (10yr): $103,494
Students: 7,569

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231

St. John's University-New York

Queens, New York · Private University · Est. 1870

US #249 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,999/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $69,571
Students: 9,477

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232

California State University-Northridge

Northridge, California · Public University · Est. 1958

US #250 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $7,021/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $59,115
Students: 32,691

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233

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1878

US #251 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $37,730/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $74,742
Students: 5,350

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234

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas · Public University · Est. 1879

US #252 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,404/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $54,211
Students: 17,743

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235

University of the Pacific

Stockton, California · Private University · Est. 1851

US #253 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $25,447/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $78,445
Students: 3,204

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236

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia · Private University · Est. 1991

US #254 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,597/yr
Earnings (10yr): $44,409
Students: 40,074

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237

CUNY City College

New York, New York · Public University · Est. 1847

US #256 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $3,776/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $66,039
Students: 12,505

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238

California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California · Public University · Est. 1947

US #257 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $3,967/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $59,211
Students: 19,562

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239

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1964

US #258 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,707/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $65,865
Students: 11,512

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240

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1899

US #259 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $16,836/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $51,836
Students: 19,444

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Graduates of Law programmes report a median $41,007 two years after finishing, across 279 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,432.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for law universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Mary, Arkansas State University, Binghamton University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study law universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying law universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About law universities in the USA

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