2023 Best Law Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Law Doctor's Degree School for You
With 1,586 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, law is the #32 most popular major in Pennsylvania.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Law Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
The following schools top our list of the Best Law Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Doctorate in Law
Our analysis found University of Pennsylvania to be the best school for law students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Villanova University is a great place for law students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
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Out of the 7 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a very large student population.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Duquesne University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best law schools in Pennsylvania. Duquesne is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Temple University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Temple is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.
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Drexel 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 #6 on the list. Drexel is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
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Widener University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Widener is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Chester.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 4,025 |
| Maryland | 418 |
| New Jersey | 610 |
| District of Columbia | 1,954 |
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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 Support Services | 11,545 |
| Legal Research | 6,874 |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies | 4,407 |
| Legal Professions (Other) | 2,013 |
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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