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182 Best Public Professional Law Universities in the USA

Compare 681 programs at 182 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

182 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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UF University of Florida logo

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida · Public University · Est. 1853

US #47 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$6,541/yr
Admission rate
24%
Earnings (10yr)
$71,588
Students
35,629
26
TA Texas A&M University-College Station logo

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, Texas · Public University · Est. 1876

US #48 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$21,315/yr
Admission rate
57%
Earnings (10yr)
$72,097
Students
59,615
27
UG University of Georgia logo

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1785

US #49 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$13,936/yr
Admission rate
38%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,726
Students
32,137
28
UK University of Kansas logo

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1864

US #50 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$18,059/yr
Admission rate
93%
Earnings (10yr)
$61,945
Students
21,217
29
UN University of Nevada-Las Vegas logo

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada · Public University · Est. 1957

US #52 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$10,359/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,037
Students
24,622
30
UM University of Michigan-Ann Arbor logo

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1817

US #53 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$13,138/yr
Admission rate
16%
Earnings (10yr)
$83,648
Students
34,177
31
UU University of Utah logo

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah · Public University · Est. 1850

US #54 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$16,200/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$67,170
Students
27,264
32
UT The University of Texas at Austin logo

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas · Public University · Est. 1883

US #57 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$19,857/yr
Admission rate
27%
Earnings (10yr)
$75,121
Students
42,855
33
UV University of Virginia-Main Campus logo

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1819

US #63 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$21,565/yr
Admission rate
17%
Earnings (10yr)
$86,863
Students
17,597
34
UI University of Iowa logo

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa · Public University · Est. 1847

US #64 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$22,531/yr
Admission rate
84%
Earnings (10yr)
$64,762
Students
22,264
35
UI University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign logo

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1867

US #65 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,355/yr
Admission rate
42%
Earnings (10yr)
$81,054
Students
36,258
36
UC University of Connecticut-Stamford logo

University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 1952

US #66 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$16,798/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,997
Students
2,432
37
KS Kent State University at Kent logo

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1910

US #67 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$20,787/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$45,388
Students
19,320
38
TT Texas Tech University logo

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas · Public University · Est. 1923

US #69 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$19,070/yr
Admission rate
73%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,454
Students
32,394
39
IS Idaho State University logo

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1901

US #70 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$12,193/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$45,608
Students
7,583
40
UC University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus logo

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 2017

US #71 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$16,403/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,997
Students
1,525
42
WS Washington State University logo

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington · Public University · Est. 1959

US #75 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,971/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,905
Students
21,099
43
NC North Carolina State University at Raleigh logo

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1887

US #76 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$17,303/yr
Admission rate
42%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,758
Students
27,371
44
UC University of Connecticut-Avery Point logo

University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 1967

US #78 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$13,807/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,997
Students
454
45
UA University of Akron Main Campus logo

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #82 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$13,946/yr
Admission rate
60%
Earnings (10yr)
$46,600
Students
9,052
46
VC Virginia Commonwealth University logo

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1968

US #83 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$23,433/yr
Admission rate
93%
Earnings (10yr)
$58,128
Students
20,753
47
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
48
IU Indiana University-Indianapolis logo

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana · Public University · Est. 2023

US #86 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$11,668/yr
Admission rate
76%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,198
Students
13,830

What this subject pays

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 public Professional Law universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Florida, Texas A&M University-College Station, University of Georgia. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Professional 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 public Professional 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 public Professional Law universities in the USA

This page lists public Professional Law 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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