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4,158 Best Law Programs 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.

CJ CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice · New York

Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
1,601
Median earnings
$38,182
Median debt
$10,500
SH Sam Houston State University logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Sam Houston State University · Huntsville

Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
838
Median earnings
$35,964
Median debt
$23,218
SN Southern New Hampshire University logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Southern New Hampshire University · Manchester

Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
779
Median earnings
$44,595
Median debt
$31,000
GU Georgetown University logo

Law — First Professional Degree

Georgetown University · Washington

Professional Law (JD) Full Time
Graduates a year
660
Median earnings
$119,805
Study mode
Full Time
UP University of Phoenix-Arizona logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

University of Phoenix-Arizona · Phoenix

Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
643
Median earnings
$36,887
Median debt
$46,989
AP American Public University System logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

American Public University System · Charles Town

Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
632
Median earnings
$51,899
Median debt
$19,000
HU Harvard University logo

Law — First Professional Degree

Harvard University · Cambridge

Professional Law (JD) Full Time
Graduates a year
611
Median earnings
$165,340
Study mode
Full Time
LU Liberty University logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Liberty University · Lynchburg

Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
604
Median earnings
$40,970
Median debt
$29,728
FI Florida International University logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Florida International University · Miami

Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
600
Median earnings
$33,680
Median debt
$18,623
UT The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg

Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
581
Median earnings
$28,312
Median debt
$11,644
GW George Washington University logo

Law — First Professional Degree

George Washington University · Washington

Professional Law (JD) Full Time
Graduates a year
571
Median earnings
$83,177
Study mode
Full Time
CS California State University-Sacramento logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

California State University-Sacramento · Sacramento

Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
568
Median earnings
$38,195
Median debt
$13,745
FS Florida State University logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Florida State University · Tallahassee

Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
556
Median earnings
$31,993
Median debt
$21,170
UP University of Phoenix-Arizona logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

University of Phoenix-Arizona · Phoenix

Associate's Degree Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
546
Median earnings
$34,273
Median debt
$25,245
AP American Public University System logo

Homeland Security

American Public University System · Charles Town

Bachelor's Degree Homeland Security Full Time
Graduates a year
518
Median earnings
$53,858
Median debt
$19,552
UC University of Central Florida logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

University of Central Florida · Orlando

Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
516
Median earnings
$28,381
Median debt
$21,731
CS Columbia Southern University logo

Fire Protection

Columbia Southern University · Orange Beach

Bachelor's Degree Law Full Time
Graduates a year
485
Median earnings
$69,691
Median debt
$21,248
NY New York University logo

Law — First Professional Degree

New York University · New York

Professional Law (JD) Full Time
Graduates a year
473
Median earnings
$174,714
Study mode
Full Time
UA The University of Arizona Global Campus logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

The University of Arizona Global Campus · Chandler

Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
468
Median earnings
$40,265
Median debt
$37,625
LU Liberty University logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Liberty University · Lynchburg

Master's Degree Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
455
Median earnings
$47,729
Study mode
Full Time

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

How much does it cost to study law programs 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 programs 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 programs in the USA

This page lists law programs 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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