American Law Schools in California

#1

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,330 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 40% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

#2

University of California-Irvine

Irvine

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 26%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

University of California College of the Law-San Francisco

San Francisco

Graduates earn a median salary of $125,246 in their first year after graduation.

#4

University of Southern California

Los Angeles

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. The school admits about 10% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Northcentral University

San Diego

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $66,881 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Pepperdine University

Malibu

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,653 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 50% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

University of the Pacific

Stockton

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,476 a year. With an admission rate of 95%, getting in takes some planning. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.