Legal Studies programs produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $44,140 to $92,446. Across 36 programs, the variation in program outcomes demonstrates why program selection matters significantly for career trajectories in legal careers and paralegal services.
Leading the list is American University, achieving the highest program earnings at $64,040. University of Miami follows closely with $62,790, while University of Massachusetts-Amherst rounds out the top three at $60,512. These top-performing programs demonstrate strong graduate outcomes with median earnings substantially above the national average for Legal Studies majors.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | Fort Myers, FL | $44,645 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $6,146 | 76.8% | 56.0% | |
| #42 | Richmond, KY | $44,205 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $7,107 | 78.1% | 49.7% | |
| #43 | Indianapolis, IN | $44,070 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $5,748 | 81.4% | 53.9% | |
| #44 | Kent, OH | $43,984 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $14,912 | 86.7% | 65.5% | |
| #45 | University Of ToledoPublic | Toledo, OH | $43,888 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $12,763 | 94.8% | 55.6% |
| #46 | Davenport UniversityPrivate | Grand Rapids, MI | $42,511 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $19,021 | 97.0% | 49.5% |
| #47 | Chattanooga, TN | $41,864 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $8,492 | 77.0% | 53.1% | |
| #48 | Canton, NY | $41,745 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $10,087 | 96.3% | 44.1% | |
| #49 | Edmond, OK | $41,565 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $16,012 | 81.8% | 37.5% | |
| #50 | Pensacola, FL | $41,313 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $3,367 | 56.9% | 61.8% | |
| #51 | Lewis UniversityPrivate | Romeoville, IL | $40,485 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $10,995 | 72.7% | 62.6% |
| #52 | Carbondale, IL | $39,092 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $12,928 | 90.4% | 56.3% | |
| #53 | Suffolk UniversityPrivate | Boston, MA | $39,071 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $25,575 | 84.7% | 59.9% |
| #54 | Moorhead, MN | $39,001 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $13,260 | 52.6% | 54.6% | |
| #55 | Nazareth UniversityPrivate | Rochester, NY | $38,737 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $22,378 | 79.5% | 72.9% |
| #56 | University, MS | $38,387 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $8,030 | 97.8% | 68.5% | |
| #57 | Amherst CollegePrivate | Amherst, MA | $37,208 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $1,888 | 9.8% | 93.4% |
| #58 | University Of ArizonaPublic | Tucson, AZ | $36,795 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $12,043 | 85.7% | 65.9% |
| #59 | Regent UniversityPrivate | Virginia Beach, VA | $36,758 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $18,843 | 41.2% | 54.1% |
| #60 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | Lynchburg, VA | $36,602 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $30,504 | 99.3% | 63.5% |
