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Best Colleges for First Professional Degree
in Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

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

89 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 First Professional Degree

Showing 25–48 of 89 colleges

Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
🏛 Public Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 69.3%
Annual cost
$29,043/yr
Grad earnings
$70,814
SAT avg
1,298
ACT mid
28
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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Pace University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.1%
Annual cost
$68,092/yr
Grad earnings
$70,378
SAT avg
1,232
ACT mid
26
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $50
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Pace University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.1%
Annual cost
$68,092/yr
Grad earnings
$70,378
SAT avg
1,232
ACT mid
26
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15 Fee $50
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Pace University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.1%
Annual cost
$68,092/yr
Grad earnings
$70,378
SAT avg
1,232
ACT mid
26
Apply by Feb 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $50
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Pace University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.1%
Annual cost
$68,092/yr
Grad earnings
$70,378
SAT avg
1,232
ACT mid
26
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $50
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DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 73.5%
Annual cost
$59,467/yr
Grad earnings
$68,751
SAT avg
1,254
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 83.9%
Annual cost
$30,528/yr
Grad earnings
$67,253
SAT avg
1,261
ACT mid
26
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $65
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer First Professional Degree in Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies in USA?
89 colleges and universities currently offer First Professional Degree programs in Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies in USA?
Fordham University leads with median graduate earnings of $85,569 ten years after enrollment for First Professional Degree graduates.
Which Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including University at Buffalo, Michigan State University, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies 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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