2023 Best Legal Research Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Legal Research Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, legal research was ranked #107 in the country. In fact 6,874 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Legal Research Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs 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 Legal Research Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Check out the legal research doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Doctorate in Legal Research
Our analysis found Georgetown University to be the best school for legal research students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Columbia University in the City of New York helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best legal research schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Widener University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best legal research schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large suburb of Chester, Widener is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. Pitt is a very large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University at Buffalo. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Legal Research Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public college with a very large student population.
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American University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for legal research students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. The American University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.
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Pace University - New York ranked #7 on this year’s Best Legal Research Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of New York, Pace University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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Request InformationBest Legal Research Colleges by State
Explore the best legal research colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 382 |
| New York | 590 |
| Maryland | 57 |
| New Jersey | 77 |
| District of Columbia | 481 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Legal Research
Legal Research is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 36,216 |
| Legal Support Services | 11,545 |
| 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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