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#1 #1 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 586 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Advertising, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 143 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,292
#2 #2 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 185 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $51,261
#3 #3 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Every year, Thomas Jefferson University awards around 244 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $51,349
#4 #4 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Husson University Bangor, ME At Husson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $55,659
#5 #5 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. William Peace University Raleigh, NC Annually, William Peace University grants around 31 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,294
#6 #6 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH Annually, Ohio Wesleyan University awards about 28 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Median Starting Salary $57,347
#7 #7 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Champlain College Burlington, VT At Champlain College, the most popular majors students study are Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Business Administration and Management, General, and Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,943
#8 #8 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO Every year, Missouri Western State University grants around 68 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 890–1,140 Median Starting Salary $53,168
#9 #9 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Annually, Howard Payne University awards around 15 degrees to students studying Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,200 Median Starting Salary $55,549
#10 #10 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Creighton University Omaha, NE At Creighton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $58,765
#11 #11 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Every year, Nova Southeastern University grants about 477 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,050–1,340 Median Starting Salary $50,363
#12 #12 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Barry University Miami, FL At Barry University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $51,494
#13 #13 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK Each year, Oklahoma Christian University grants about 128 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $57,055
#14 #14 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Every year, Roger Williams University awards around 90 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Construction Management, Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $63,338
#15 #15 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. DeSales University Center Valley, PA Annually, DeSales University grants about 92 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $56,361
#16 #16 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Each year, Cedarville University grants around 82 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,350 Median Starting Salary $57,140
#17 #17 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. The University of Findlay Findlay, OH At The University of Findlay, the most popular majors students study are Pre-Veterinary Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other. In fact, The University of Findlay awards 83 degrees per year to Pre-Veterinary Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,353
#18 #18 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS At Mississippi Valley State University, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. In fact, Mississippi Valley State University grants 51 degrees annually to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 760–930 Median Starting Salary $51,411
#19 #19 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Each year, Palm Beach Atlantic University awards around 66 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 960–1,230 Median Starting Salary $55,072
#20 #20 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Every year, Florida Institute of Technology grants around 116 degrees to students studying Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,140–1,330 Median Starting Salary $46,185
#21 #21 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Neumann University Aston, PA At Neumann University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 820–1,060 Median Starting Salary $56,722
#22 #22 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Utah State University Logan, UT Every year, Utah State University awards around 340 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Median Starting Salary $51,907
#23 #23 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Grand View University Des Moines, IA Annually, Grand View University grants about 36 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $55,253
#24 #24 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Each year, Charleston Southern University grants around 77 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 950–1,170 Median Starting Salary $52,780
#25 #25 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, PR At Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biomedical Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,200–1,360 Median Starting Salary $48,977
#26 #26 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX Annually, Lubbock Christian University awards around 36 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,200 Median Starting Salary $55,108
#27 #27 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK At the University of Central Oklahoma, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, and Forensic Science and Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,096
#28 #28 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Pensacola, FL At PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,848
#29 #29 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. National University San Diego, CA At National University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, National University grants 270 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 750–1,170 Median Starting Salary $51,868
#30 #30 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA At Fresno Pacific University, the most popular majors students pursue are Elementary Education and Teaching, Child Development, and Social Work. In fact, Fresno Pacific University grants 118 degrees per year to Elementary Education and Teaching majors....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,274
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About Pre-Law Studies

Pre-Law Studies programs prepare individuals for the professional study of law at the post-baccalaureate level.

Students studying Pre-Law Studies can be awarded a degree up to a Postbaccalaureate certificate. On average, 38% percent of men and 62% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Of all the US states, Virginia is where degrees in Pre-Law Studies are most popular. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Pre-Law Studies is $37,700.

Popularity of Pre-Law Studies Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Pre-Law Studies degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

497

Female Students

309 (62%)

Male Students

188 (37%)

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#1 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S.

83%

143

1,100–1,330

$55,292

#2 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S.

99%

185

1,060–1,290

$51,261

#3 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S.

81%

16

1,170–1,340

$51,349

#4 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S.

81%

13

1,070–1,280

$55,659

#5 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S.

86%

4

1,050–1,250

$52,294

#6 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S.

64%

4

1,180–1,390

$57,347

#7 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S.

87%

7

1,180–1,370

$53,943

#8 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S.

100%

9

890–1,140

$53,168

#9 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S.

67%

4

890–1,200

$55,549

#10 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S.

92%

4

1,250–1,410

$58,765

#11 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S.

76%

16

1,050–1,340

$50,363

#12 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S.

97%

5

910–1,100

$51,494

#13 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S.

97%

4

1,010–1,250

$57,055

#14 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S.

88%

2

1,150–1,320

$63,338

#15 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S.

77%

2

1,100–1,270

$56,361

#16 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S.

65%

1

1,120–1,350