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2027 Best Law Schools in Ohio

9 Colleges in the United States
1,058 Law Degrees Awarded
$62,514 Avg Early-Career Salary

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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools to find the best for law students.

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Best Schools for Law in Ohio

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 law degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Law

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University Of Dayton tops our 2027 ranking of the best law schools. Located in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit university. University Of Dayton graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 92 law students who graduated with this degree at University Of Dayton in the most recent data year. Students who receive their law degree from University Of Dayton earn around $56,077 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,033 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in law from University Of Dayton

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A rank of #2 makes Ohio State University Main Campus one of the top schools for law. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates 88% of students within six years. There were roughly 157 law students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Law graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $77,868 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,053 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in law from Ohio State University Main Campus

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Case Western Reserve University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in law, ranking #3. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 143 law students who graduated with this degree at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the law program make about $70,183 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,106. More information about a degree in law from Case Western Reserve University

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Cleveland State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in law, landing the #4 spot this year. This large public university is located in the city of Cleveland. Cleveland State University graduates 51% of students within six years. Cleveland State University awarded about 133 law degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the law program make about $64,805 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,336. Read more about the law program at Cleveland State University

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in law, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Cincinnati. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 126 law students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their law degree from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn around $60,967 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,530. See the full law program report for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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University Of Akron Main Campus landed the #6 spot for law this year. This large public university is located in the city of Akron. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 141 law students who graduated with this degree at University Of Akron Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their law degree from University Of Akron Main Campus earn around $57,386 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,347. More information about a degree in law from University Of Akron Main Campus

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Ohio Northern University placed #7 among the best law schools. Ohio Northern University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ada. Ohio Northern University graduates 72% of students within six years. Ohio Northern University awarded about 49 law degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the law program make about $55,402 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,661. Get the full law details for Ohio Northern University

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Capital University
Columbus, OH

Capital University placed #8 among the best law schools. Set in the suburb of Columbus, Capital University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Capital University graduates 60% of students within six years. Capital University awarded about 125 law degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the law program make about $62,010 in their early career. Capital University graduates carry a median of $28,269 in student loans. Get the full law details for Capital University

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University Of Toledo landed the #9 spot for law this year. Located in the city of Toledo, University Of Toledo is a large public university. About 58% of students finish within six years. University Of Toledo awarded about 92 law degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their law degree from University Of Toledo earn around $57,931 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Toledo graduates carry a median of $24,923 in student loans. Get the full law details for University Of Toledo

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

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