by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 42 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of law. Combined, these schools handed out 7,975 doctor's degrees in law to qualified students.
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Your choice of law for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for law students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Law Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for law students seeking a a doctor's degree.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in law. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a doctorate in law from University of Virginia - Main Campus
It is hard to beat Vanderbilt University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in law. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a doctorate in law from Vanderbilt University
It's difficult to beat Emory University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in law. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in law from Emory University
It is hard to beat University of Miami if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in law. Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in law from University of Miami
Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in law from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Located in the distant town of Lexington, Washington and Lee is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in law from Washington and Lee University
Tulane is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New Orleans.More information about a doctorate in law from Tulane University of Louisiana
Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in law from University of Florida
Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in law from William & Mary
UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in law from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Explore the best law colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 2,043 |
| Virginia | 127 | 1,111 |
| Georgia | 126 | 879 |
| North Carolina | 115 | 1,005 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 236 |
| Louisiana | 103 | 719 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 597 |
| Alabama | 98 | 305 |
| South Carolina | 91 | 388 |
| Kentucky | 87 | 347 |
| Arkansas | 58 | 241 |
| West Virginia | 49 | 104 |
One of 4 majors within the Legal Professions area of study, Law has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 7,975 |
