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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 580 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 111 SAT Score 1,190–1,370 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 165 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $51,261
#3 #3 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 10 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $55,659
#4 #4 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, Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,230–1,380 Median Starting Salary $53,943
#5 #5 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN At Indiana Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $46,788
#6 #6 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Every year, Nova Southeastern University grants about 410 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,030–1,310 Median Starting Salary $50,363
#7 #7 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Annually, Howard Payne University awards around 13 degrees to students studying Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,200 Median Starting Salary $55,549
#8 #8 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. DeSales University Center Valley, PA Annually, DeSales University grants about 90 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Pre-Physician Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $56,361
#9 #9 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH Annually, Ohio Wesleyan University awards about 33 degrees to students majoring in Zoology/Animal Biology, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Median Starting Salary $57,347
#10 #10 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 Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 760–930 Median Starting Salary $51,411
#11 #11 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Linfield University McMinnville, OR At Linfield University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,007
#12 #12 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 82 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,168
#13 #13 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Louisiana Christian University Pineville, LA At Louisiana Christian University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,150 Median Starting Salary $52,490
#14 #14 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA At Buena Vista University, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, Human Services, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $53,479
#15 #15 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Every year, Thomas Jefferson University awards around 232 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $51,349
#16 #16 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 70 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 960–1,230 Median Starting Salary $55,072
#17 #17 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 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $58,765
#18 #18 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Grand View University Des Moines, IA Annually, Grand View University grants about 34 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $55,253
#19 #19 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK Each year, Oklahoma Christian University grants about 130 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $57,055
#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 103 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 3 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $46,185
#21 #21 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, National University grants 262 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 750–1,170 Median Starting Salary $51,868
#22 #22 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 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,274
#23 #23 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 6 SAT Score 1,200–1,360 Median Starting Salary $48,977
#24 #24 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Every year, Roger Williams University awards around 93 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $63,338
#25 #25 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Barry University Miami, FL At Barry University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $51,494
#26 #26 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. William Peace University Raleigh, NC Annually, William Peace University grants around 22 degrees to students studying Game and Interactive Media Design, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,260 Median Starting Salary $52,294
#27 #27 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Each year, Charleston Southern University grants around 69 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 950–1,170 Median Starting Salary $52,780
#28 #28 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 84 degrees per year to Pre-Veterinary Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,353
#29 #29 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Montreat College Montreat, NC Each year, Montreat College awards about 25 degrees to those majoring in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,060–1,270 Median Starting Salary $54,418
#30 #30 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, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $56,722
#31 #31 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Each year, Emmanuel University grants around 38 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $55,524
#32 #32 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Each year, Cedarville University grants around 90 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,120–1,350 Median Starting Salary $57,140
#33 #33 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX Annually, Lubbock Christian University awards around 46 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $55,108
#34 #34 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Utah State University Logan, UT Every year, Utah State University awards around 304 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 21 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,907
#35 #35 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 General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Central Oklahoma awards 209 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,096
#36 #36 Best College for Pre-Law Studies in the U.S. Fontbonne University Saint Louis, MO Annually, Fontbonne University grants around 22 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,527
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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, 36% percent of men and 64% 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

454

Female Students

292 (64%)

Male Students

162 (35%)

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Pre-Law Studies

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

85%

111

1,190–1,370

$55,292

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

99%

165

1,060–1,290

$51,261

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

81%

10

1,070–1,280

$55,659

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

83%

8

1,230–1,380

$53,943

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

70%

4

950–1,160

$46,788

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

73%

19

1,030–1,310

$50,363

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

67%

4

890–1,200

$55,549

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

77%

5

1,100–1,270

$56,361

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

56%

3

1,180–1,390

$57,347

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

92%

3

760–930

$51,411

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

85%

5

1,050–1,240

$56,007

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

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$53,168

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

77%

2

980–1,150

$52,490

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

78%

4

1,010–1,240

$53,479

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

81%

12

1,170–1,340

$51,349

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

82%

4

960–1,230