American Law Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in American Law is offered at 41 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in American Law.
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Education Levels of American Law Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 899 students earned theirAmerican Law majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in American Law at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 55 |
| Master’s Degree | 799 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 45 |
Earnings of American Law Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in American Law of $93,383 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $78,306 |
| 4 years | $93,383 |
| 5 years | $107,509 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for American Law majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular American Law Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 50 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in American Law. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for American Law students seeking a doctor's degree is Cornell University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their doctor's degree in American Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vermont Law and Graduate School comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Law. This school awarded 50 doctor's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their doctor's degree in American Law from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola Marymount University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in American Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St. Mary's University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Law. This school awarded 41 doctor's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 40 doctor's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Dayton comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in American Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in American Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Amherst College is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in American Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California College of the Law-San Francisco comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in American Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in American Law from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 26 doctor's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in American Law from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Law. This school awarded 23 doctor's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in American Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Albany Law School comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Law. This school awarded 19 doctor's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois Institute of Technology is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in American Law from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Winona State University is a popular choice for American Law majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 17 doctor's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in American Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Widener University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in American Law. This school awarded 16 doctor's degrees in American Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to American Law that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | 4,628 |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 1,567 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 1,204 |
| Tax Law/Taxation | 760 |
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References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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