Doctoral Degree   California

Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Law

25 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT β€” updated for 2026 admissions.

25 Colleges
πŸ“ California
πŸŽ“ Doctoral Degree

Showing 1–24 of 25 colleges in California

Pepperdine University
Malibu, California
🏒 Private Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 49.9%
Annual cost
$85,202/yr
Grad earnings
$82,939
SAT avg
1,367
ACT mid
28
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $70
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Pepperdine University
Malibu, California
🏒 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 49.9%
Annual cost
$85,202/yr
Grad earnings
$82,939
SAT avg
1,367
ACT mid
28
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
View college details
Pepperdine University
Malibu, California
🏒 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 49.9%
Annual cost
$85,202/yr
Grad earnings
$82,939
SAT avg
1,367
ACT mid
28
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 1 Fee $70
View college details
Pepperdine University
Malibu, California
🏒 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 49.9%
Annual cost
$85,202/yr
Grad earnings
$82,939
SAT avg
1,367
ACT mid
28
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 10 Fee $70
View college details
Pepperdine University
Malibu, California
🏒 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 49.9%
Annual cost
$85,202/yr
Grad earnings
$82,939
SAT avg
1,367
ACT mid
28
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 10 Fee $70
View college details
Chapman University
Orange, California
🏒 Private Match
Acceptance rate 55.6%
Annual cost
$81,327/yr
Grad earnings
$70,070
SAT avg
1,353
ACT mid
29
Apply by Oct 15 Fee $70
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Chapman University
Orange, California
🏒 Private Match
Acceptance rate 55.6%
Annual cost
$81,327/yr
Grad earnings
$70,070
SAT avg
1,353
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 15 Fee $70
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Chapman University
Orange, California
🏒 Private Match
Acceptance rate 55.6%
Annual cost
$81,327/yr
Grad earnings
$70,070
SAT avg
1,353
ACT mid
29
Apply by Feb 15 Fee $70
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University of La Verne
La Verne, California
🏒 Private Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 48.5%
Annual cost
$61,564/yr
Grad earnings
$65,464
SAT avg
1,116
ACT mid
21
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $50
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University of La Verne
La Verne, California
🏒 Private Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 48.5%
Annual cost
$61,564/yr
Grad earnings
$65,464
SAT avg
1,116
ACT mid
21
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $50
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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 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
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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 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

Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Law in California?
25 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Law in California, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Law in California?
University of Southern California leads with median graduate earnings of $92,498 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Law colleges in California have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Pepperdine University, University of La Verne, University of La Verne, Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses. 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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