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Best Colleges for First Professional Degree
in Law

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

22 Colleges
📍 Massachusetts
🎓 First Professional Degree

Showing 1–22 of 22 colleges in Massachusetts

Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Feb 1 Fee $75
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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Feb 15 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85
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Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 84.7%
Annual cost
$62,822/yr
Grad earnings
$67,506
SAT avg
1,197
ACT mid
26
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 84.7%
Annual cost
$62,822/yr
Grad earnings
$67,506
SAT avg
1,197
ACT mid
26
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15
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Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 84.7%
Annual cost
$62,822/yr
Grad earnings
$67,506
SAT avg
1,197
ACT mid
26
Apply by Feb 15 Decision Apr 1
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Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 84.7%
Annual cost
$62,822/yr
Grad earnings
$67,506
SAT avg
1,197
ACT mid
26
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 15.7%
Annual cost
$83,683/yr
Grad earnings
$103,937
SAT avg
1,501
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 15.7%
Annual cost
$83,683/yr
Grad earnings
$103,937
SAT avg
1,501
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 15.7%
Annual cost
$83,683/yr
Grad earnings
$103,937
SAT avg
1,501
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.5%
Annual cost
$82,842/yr
Grad earnings
$101,817
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85
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Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.5%
Annual cost
$82,842/yr
Grad earnings
$101,817
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer First Professional Degree in Law in Massachusetts?
22 colleges and universities currently offer First Professional Degree programs in Law in Massachusetts, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Law in Massachusetts?
Northeastern University leads with median graduate earnings of $92,538 ten years after enrollment for First Professional Degree graduates.
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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