2023 Best Law Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Law Doctor's Degree School for You
Law is one of the most popular subjects to study in Pennsylvania. With 1,586 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Law Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
The following schools top our list of the Best Law Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Doctorate in Law
Our 2023 rankings named University of Pennsylvania the best school in Pennsylvania for law students working on their doctor’s degree. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.
The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Villanova University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best law schools in Pennsylvania. Villanova is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Villanova.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a great place for law students working on their doctor’s degree. Pitt is a very large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duquesne University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Temple University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public school with a very large student population.
Drexel University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Widener University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree law programs. Located in the suburb of Chester, Widener is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Best Law Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Law Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 4,025 |
| Maryland | 418 |
| New Jersey | 610 |
| District of Columbia | 1,954 |
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Law Related Rankings by Major
One of 4 majors within the area of study, law has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Law
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Legal Research | 6,659 |
| Legal Professions (Other) | 1,424 |
| Legal Support Services | 446 |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies | 444 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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