2023 Best Law Schools in Texas
Finding the Best Law School for You
Law is one of the most popular subjects to study in Texas. With 2,044 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 Schools in Texas ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Law Schools in Texas
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Top Texas Schools in Law
Our 2023 rankings named South Texas College of Law the best school in Texas for law students. South Texas College of Law is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at Austin is a great place for law students. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent programs at Southern Methodist University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best law schools in Texas. Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Texas A&M University - College Station is a great place for law students. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the midsize city of College Station.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Houston. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Law Schools in Texas list. UH is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Houston.
St. Mary’s University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for law students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of San Antonio, St. Mary's is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Texas Tech University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for law students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public school with a very large student population.
Texas Southern University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Law Schools in Texas ranking. TSU is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Houston.
Best Law Colleges in the Southwest Region
Explore all the Best Law Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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.
Most Popular Majors Related 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 8 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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