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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Law

111 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

111 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 97–111 of 111 colleges

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 43.8%
Annual cost
$77,768/yr
Grad earnings
$109,183
SAT avg
1,417
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 7 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 43.8%
Annual cost
$77,768/yr
Grad earnings
$109,183
SAT avg
1,417
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 7 Decision Feb 15 Fee $70
View college details
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 43.8%
Annual cost
$77,768/yr
Grad earnings
$109,183
SAT avg
1,417
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
View college details
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 43.8%
Annual cost
$77,768/yr
Grad earnings
$109,183
SAT avg
1,417
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
View college details
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 28 Fee $80
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$85,120/yr
Grad earnings
$100,533
SAT avg
1,534
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 31 Fee $80
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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$85,120/yr
Grad earnings
$100,533
SAT avg
1,534
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Albany Law School
Albany, New York
🏢 Private N/A ↻ Rolling
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Albany Law School
Albany, New York
🏢 Private N/A ↻ Rolling
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Law in USA?
111 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Law in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Law in USA?
University of Pennsylvania leads with median graduate earnings of $111,371 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Law colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Albany Law School, Albany Law School, Appalachian School of Law. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Law programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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