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.
Compare net price, debt, and earnings scenarios
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #61 | Northwestern UniversityPrivate | Evanston, IL | $35,416 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $1,243 | 7.1% | 95.9% |
| #62 | Utah Valley UniversityPublic | Orem, UT | $35,060 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $6,381 | — | 40.7% |
| #63 | Ypsilanti, MI | $34,847 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $14,925 | 81.3% | 45.5% | |
| #64 | Orlando, FL | $34,408 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $6,170 | 39.5% | 75.1% | |
| #65 | Washburn UniversityPublic | Topeka, KS | $33,565 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $9,589 | — | 52.6% |
| #66 | Hilbert CollegePrivate | Hamburg, NY | $33,459 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $18,835 | 98.0% | 47.0% |
| #67 | Mississippi CollegePrivate | Clinton, MS | $31,807 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $18,767 | 48.9% | 62.8% |
| #68 | Morehead, KY | $28,504 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $7,561 | 82.1% | 47.7% | |
| #69 | Hattiesburg, MS | $28,055 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $12,798 | 99.4% | 50.6% | |
| #70 | Montclair, NJ | $27,613 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $9,482 | 87.4% | 64.3% | |
| #71 | Madonna UniversityPrivate | Livonia, MI | $27,439 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $10,809 | 92.9% | 58.1% |
| #72 | East Central UniversityPublic | Ada, OK | $26,353 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $6,438 | 65.5% | 32.7% |
| #73 | San Antonio, TX | $23,017 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $7,802 | 88.5% | 51.2% | |
| #74 | Columbus, MS | $20,140 Median Legal Studies Earnings | $11,376 | 100.0% | 37.8% |
