Pre-Law is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for pre-law students pursuing a degree.
Where you study pre-law matters for your future. That is why we built our Best Pre-Law Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Pre-Law Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the pre-law degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than Texas A And M University College Station this year for pre-law. This very large public university is located in the city of College Station. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 42 pre-law students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pre-law degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $64,891. Texas A And M University College Station graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans.
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Thomas Jefferson University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pre-law, ranking #2. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. About 69% of students finish within six years. Thomas Jefferson University awarded about 16 pre-law degrees in the most recent data year. Pre-Law graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $64,243 early in their careers. Thomas Jefferson University graduates carry a median of $32,256 in student loans.
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University Of Pennsylvania came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best pre-law schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 10 pre-law degrees in the most recent data year. Pre-Law graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,682 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes University Of Cincinnati Main Campus one of the top schools for pre-law. This very large public university is located in the city of Cincinnati. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 14 pre-law students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pre-law degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $58,659. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete this degree.
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Siena College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best pre-law schools. Set in the suburb of Loudonville, Siena College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 30 pre-law degrees were awarded at Siena College in the most recent year. Graduates of the pre-law program make about $32,435 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Saint Norbert College landed the #6 spot for pre-law this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of De Pere. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 pre-law degrees were awarded at Saint Norbert College in the most recent year. Students who receive their pre-law degree from Saint Norbert College earn around $48,421 in the first couple years of their career. Saint Norbert College graduates carry a median of $26,578 in student loans.
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Michigan State University earned the #7 position for pre-law this year. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 143 pre-law students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pre-law program make about $33,752 in their early career. Michigan State University graduates carry a median of $24,753 in student loans.
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Utah State University landed the #8 spot for pre-law this year. Located in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 14 pre-law students who graduated with this degree at Utah State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pre-law degree from Utah State University earn around $50,348 in the first couple years of their career. Utah State University graduates carry a median of $16,191 in student loans.
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National University landed the #9 spot for pre-law this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Diego. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. National University awarded about 19 pre-law degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pre-law degree from National University earn around $69,080 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $30,426 to complete this degree.
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Husson University earned the #10 position for pre-law this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bangor. Husson University graduates 59% of students within six years. About 19 pre-law degrees were awarded at Husson University in the most recent year. Students who receive their pre-law degree from Husson University earn around $52,868 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,735 to complete this degree.
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University Of Central Oklahoma landed the #11 spot for pre-law this year. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public institution. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 pre-law degrees were awarded at University Of Central Oklahoma in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pre-law degree recipients from University Of Central Oklahoma generally make around $44,085. Students borrow a median of $23,321 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Montana ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best pre-law schools. Located in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 13 pre-law degrees were awarded at The University Of Montana in the most recent year. Pre-Law graduates of The University Of Montana earn a median of $42,654 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,342 to complete this degree.
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Central New Mexico Community College landed the #13 spot for pre-law this year. Set in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public institution. About 17 pre-law degrees were awarded at Central New Mexico Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pre-law degree recipients from Central New Mexico Community College generally make around $34,751. Students borrow a median of $10,112 to complete this degree.
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Nova Southeastern University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best pre-law schools. Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Nova Southeastern University awarded about 16 pre-law degrees in the most recent data year. Pre-Law graduates of Nova Southeastern University earn a median of $70,595 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,021.
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Indiana Institute Of Technology landed the #15 spot for pre-law this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Fort Wayne. Indiana Institute Of Technology graduates 47% of students within six years. About 11 pre-law degrees were awarded at Indiana Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pre-law degree recipients from Indiana Institute Of Technology generally make around $56,185. Typical student debt for the program is $36,380.
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Trinity Law School earned the #16 position for pre-law this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Santa Ana. Trinity Law School awarded about 70 pre-law degrees in the most recent data year. Pre-Law graduates of Trinity Law School earn a median of $47,750 early in their careers.
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Liberty University came in at #17 for pre-law this year. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. Liberty University graduates 67% of students within six years. About 185 pre-law degrees were awarded at Liberty University in the most recent year. Students who receive their pre-law degree from Liberty University earn around $27,637 in the first couple years of their career. Liberty University graduates carry a median of $26,656 in student loans.
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Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies landed the #18 spot for pre-law this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Fort Wayne. Roughly 26% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 pre-law students who graduated with this degree at Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pre-law degree from Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies earn around $45,947 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $36,380.
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Florida National University Main Campus placed #19 among the best pre-law schools. This moderately-sized private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Hialeah. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 pre-law students who graduated with this degree at Florida National University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pre-law program make about $45,302 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,884 to complete this degree.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 19 schools evaluated.
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 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).
