Legal Research Schools in California

#1

University of Southern California

Los Angeles

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley

Graduates earn a median salary of $57,445 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 12%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,763 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 9%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#4

Pepperdine University

Malibu

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,653 after earning their degree at this institution. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#5

Stanford University

Stanford

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $89,527 after earning their degree at this institution. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Golden Gate University

San Francisco

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $91,336 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $31,243 a year in tuition.

#7

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,330 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 40% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

#8

University of San Francisco

San Francisco

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,470 after earning their degree at this institution. About 51% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

#9

University of California-Davis

Davis

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,123 a year. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

University of California College of the Law-San Francisco

San Francisco

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $125,246 a year.

#11

University of California-Irvine

Irvine

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,474 a year. With an admission rate of 26%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

#12

University of San Diego

San Diego

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,049 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#13

University of the Pacific

Stockton

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,476 a year. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.

#14

Northcentral University

San Diego

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $66,881 a year.

#15

MiraCosta College

Oceanside

86% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,152 a year.

#17

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara

Graduates earn a median salary of $72,660 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.