2023 Best Law Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Law Doctor's Degree School for You
With 36,216 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, law is the #4 most popular major in the United States.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
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 the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in the Southwest Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Law Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Law Doctor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found South Texas College of Law to be the best school for law students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Southwest Region . South Texas College of Law is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston.
Out of the 13 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a fairly large student population.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Southern Methodist University is a great place for law students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the midsize city of College Station.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Tempe. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public school with a fairly large student population.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. University of Oklahoma is a very large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman.
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University of Houston ranked #7 on this year’s Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. UH is a fairly large public school located in the city of Houston.
St. Mary’s University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for law students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of San Antonio, St. Mary's is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Texas Tech University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.
University of Tulsa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for law students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large city of Tulsa, University of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Best Law Colleges by State
Explore the best law schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 2,044 |
| Arizona | 393 |
| Oklahoma | 395 |
| New Mexico | 105 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Law
Law is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.
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 13 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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