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158 Best PhD Law Programs in the USA

Compare 158 programs at 127 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

CU Capella University logo

Homeland Security

Capella University · Minneapolis

PhD / Doctorate Homeland Security Full Time
Graduates a year
20
Median earnings
$101,964
Study mode
Full Time
CU Capella University logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Capella University · Minneapolis

PhD / Doctorate Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
17
Median earnings
$66,029
Study mode
Full Time
CG CUNY Graduate School and University Center logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

CUNY Graduate School and University Center · New York

PhD / Doctorate Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
15
Median earnings
$97,907
Study mode
Full Time
UC University of Cincinnati-Main Campus logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus · Cincinnati

PhD / Doctorate Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
15
Study mode
Full Time
SH Sam Houston State University logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Sam Houston State University · Huntsville

PhD / Doctorate Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
13
Study mode
Full Time
NS Nova Southeastern University logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Nova Southeastern University · Fort Lauderdale

PhD / Doctorate Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
10
Study mode
Full Time
NA National American University-Rapid City logo

Homeland Security

National American University-Rapid City · Rapid City

PhD / Doctorate Homeland Security Full Time
Graduates a year
8
Study mode
Full Time
TS Texas Southern University logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Texas Southern University · Houston

PhD / Doctorate Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
7
Study mode
Full Time
JS Jacksonville State University logo

Homeland Security

Jacksonville State University · Jacksonville

PhD / Doctorate Homeland Security Full Time
Graduates a year
7
Study mode
Full Time
FS Florida State University logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Florida State University · Tallahassee

PhD / Doctorate Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
6
Study mode
Full Time
FI Florida International University logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Florida International University · Miami

PhD / Doctorate Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
5
Study mode
Full Time
UL University of Louisville logo

Criminal Justice and Corrections

University of Louisville · Louisville

PhD / Doctorate Criminal Justice Full Time
Graduates a year
5
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 phD 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 phD 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 phD Law programs in the USA

This page lists phD 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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