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4 Best Public Master's Law (JD) Universities in the USA

Compare 18 programs at 4 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

4 universities · ranked best first

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AS Arizona State University Campus Immersion logo

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1885

US #41 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$14,967/yr
Admission rate
90%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,668
Students
64,674
2
WV West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia · Public University · Est. 1867

US #84 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$15,634/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,939
Students
17,385
3
UH University of Houston logo

University of Houston

Houston, Texas · Public University · Est. 1927

US #193 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,276/yr
Admission rate
74%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,377
Students
38,380
4
UP University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras logo

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras

San Juan, Puerto Rico · Public University · Est. 1903

US #350 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$9,175/yr
Admission rate
55%
Earnings (10yr)
$35,723
Students
8,572

What this subject pays

Graduates of Law (JD) programmes report a median $58,274 two years after finishing, across 181 programmes that publish the figure .

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Master's Law (JD) universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Arizona State University Campus Immersion, West Virginia University, University of Houston. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Master's Law (JD) 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 public Master's Law (JD) 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 public Master's Law (JD) universities in the USA

This page lists public Master's Law (JD) universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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