Pre-Law Studies
CIP Code: 22.0001A pre-law studies degree prepares graduates for careers in various fields. 60 colleges and universities offer this program.
Pre-Law Studies Salary by College
Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $61,959 four years after graduating (middle half: $42,689–$82,578). Where you study it matters: across 39 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $40,990 to $148,087.
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| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | 1 yr after | Median debt | Outcome Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $148,087 | $130,406 | $72,883 | $27,000 | A+ |
| 2 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $99,836 | $106,263 | $49,624 | $15,565 | A+ |
| 3 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $74,835 | $67,375 | $39,162 | $27,000 | A |
| 4 | University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC | $74,158 | $64,982 | $43,778 | $37,650 | C |
| 5 | American University Washington, DC | $72,792 | $63,785 | $45,790 | $24,375 | A |
| 6 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $72,414 | $76,352 | $33,752 | $24,753 | A |
| 8 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $71,042 | $65,343 | $39,558 | $14,512 | B+ |
| 7 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $71,042 | $65,343 | $39,558 | $14,512 | A |
| 9 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $70,845 | $62,175 | $54,304 | $26,701 | C+ |
| 10 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $70,636 | $64,274 | $43,886 | $13,000 | A+ |
| 11 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $70,429 | $75,158 | $51,231 | $19,342 | A |
| 12 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $70,274 | $61,884 | $44,354 | $27,000 | B |
| 13 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $70,123 | $72,966 | $41,144 | $20,000 | A+ |
| 14 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $69,269 | $60,999 | $36,181 | $21,500 | B+ |
| 15 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $66,373 | $60,395 | $49,004 | $27,870 | B |
| 16 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $66,244 | $60,278 | $36,941 | $17,883 | B+ |
| 17 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $65,460 | $62,528 | $40,059 | $22,000 | C+ |
| 18 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $65,316 | $62,167 | $29,307 | $25,520 | B+ |
| 19 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $63,727 | $59,597 | $38,432 | $20,063 | B+ |
| 20 | Siena College Loudonville, NY | $63,487 | $60,426 | $32,435 | $27,000 | A |
| 21 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $61,532 | $72,796 | $46,109 | $30,518 | C+ |
| 23 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $61,356 | $63,044 | $42,228 | $22,523 | B+ |
| 22 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $61,356 | $63,044 | $42,228 | $22,523 | B+ |
| 25 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $60,745 | $61,778 | $53,237 | $31,750 | C+ |
| 24 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $60,745 | $61,778 | $53,237 | $31,750 | A |
| 26 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $60,438 | $54,414 | — | — | C |
| 27 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $59,715 | $63,559 | $34,408 | $17,956 | B+ |
| 28 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $57,108 | $60,214 | — | — | C+ |
| 29 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | $57,073 | $54,322 | $32,649 | $7,500 | C |
| 30 | St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY | $54,899 | $52,252 | — | — | B+ |
| 31 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $54,320 | $56,142 | $44,839 | $25,000 | B |
| 32 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $53,101 | $56,519 | $30,149 | $48,000 | C+ |
| 33 | Post University Waterbury, CT | $51,731 | $46,574 | $39,838 | $35,456 | F |
| 34 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $51,161 | $48,695 | $38,579 | $25,000 | D |
| 35 | Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA | $48,575 | $42,775 | $34,717 | $27,047 | C+ |
| 36 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $48,323 | $50,951 | — | — | B |
| 37 | National Paralegal College Phoenix, AZ | $46,114 | $47,383 | $35,764 | $36,879 | F |
| 38 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $43,441 | $46,604 | — | $51,706 | C+ |
| 39 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $40,990 | $46,413 | $28,504 | $24,383 | D |
Bachelor’s degrees. Wage-adjusted = pay ÷ √(state wage index). Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data.
Career Paths
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Best Colleges for Pre-Law Studies
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees awarded. These are the top-rated colleges that produce the most graduates in pre-law studies.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas A & M University-College Station | College Station, TX | 33 | B+ |
| 2 | Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | 116 | B |
| 3 | Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | 165 | C+ |
| 4 | Siena College | Loudonville, NY | 30 | C+ |
| 5 | Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque, NM | 30 | C |
| 6 | Trinity Law School | Santa Ana, CA | 42 | D |
Largest Pre-Law Studies Programs
Schools ranked by number of graduates. These institutions produce the most pre-law studies graduates annually, including online and distance learning programs.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | 165 | C+ |
| 2 | Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | 116 | B |
| 3 | Trinity Law School | Santa Ana, CA | 42 | D |
| 4 | Texas A & M University-College Station | College Station, TX | 33 | B+ |
| 5 | Siena College | Loudonville, NY | 30 | C+ |
| 6 | Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque, NM | 30 | C |
About Pre-Law Studies
Pre-Law Studies is a degree program offered at 60 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 723 students graduate with this degree.