by our College Data Analytics TeamLaw degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. 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 5 schools to find the best for law students.
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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.
Our analysis ranked Emory University the best school in the country for a degree in law. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 220 law degrees were awarded at Emory University in the most recent year. Law graduates of Emory University earn a median of $79,803 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,431. Get the full law details for Emory University
A rank of #2 makes University Of Georgia one of the top schools for law. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 171 law students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their law degree from University Of Georgia earn around $76,702 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,792. See the full law program report for University Of Georgia
Mercer University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in law, landing the #3 spot this year. Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Macon. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 142 law degrees were awarded at Mercer University in the most recent year. Law graduates of Mercer University earn a median of $64,894 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $32,463 to complete this degree. Get the full law details for Mercer University
A rank of #4 makes Georgia State University one of the top schools for law. Georgia State University is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. Georgia State University graduates 53% of students within six years. There were roughly 196 law students who graduated with this degree at Georgia State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the law program make about $77,765 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,091 to complete this degree. See the full law program report for Georgia State University
Atlantas John Marshall Law School is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in law, landing the #5 spot this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Atlanta. There were roughly 105 law students who graduated with this degree at Atlantas John Marshall Law School in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, law degree recipients from Atlantas John Marshall Law School generally make around $57,019. See the full law program report for Atlantas John Marshall Law School
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.
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