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2027 Best General Advanced Legal Research/Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

8 Colleges in the United States
1,280 General Advanced Legal Research/Studies Degrees Awarded
$93,344 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Advanced Legal Research/Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. 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 8 schools to find the best for general advanced legal research/studies students.

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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general advanced legal research/studies education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Our analysis ranked Georgetown University the best school in the country for a degree in general advanced legal research/studies. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 453 general advanced legal research/studies degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general advanced legal research/studies program make about $101,347 in their early career. Georgetown University graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans. Get the full general advanced legal research/studies details for Georgetown University

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general advanced legal research/studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 184 general advanced legal research/studies students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. General Advanced Legal Research/studies graduates of New York University earn a median of $64,516 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,897. More information about a degree in general advanced legal research/studies from New York University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #3 makes University Of Pennsylvania one of the top schools for general advanced legal research/studies. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 180 general advanced legal research/studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general advanced legal research/studies program make about $99,682 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155. More information about a degree in general advanced legal research/studies from University Of Pennsylvania

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Columbia University In The City Of New York is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general advanced legal research/studies, ranking #4. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 333 general advanced legal research/studies students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general advanced legal research/studies degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $175,901. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258. See the full general advanced legal research/studies program report for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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University Of Maryland Baltimore came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best general advanced legal research/studies schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore is a moderately-sized public institution. About 34 general advanced legal research/studies degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland Baltimore in the most recent year. General Advanced Legal Research/studies graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore earn a median of $86,070 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the general advanced legal research/studies program at University Of Maryland Baltimore

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George Washington University earned the #6 position for general advanced legal research/studies this year. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 34 general advanced legal research/studies students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general advanced legal research/studies degree from George Washington University earn around $90,624 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete this degree. Read more about the general advanced legal research/studies program at George Washington University

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American University
Washington, DC

American University earned the #7 position for general advanced legal research/studies this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 42 general advanced legal research/studies degrees were awarded at American University in the most recent year. General Advanced Legal Research/studies graduates of American University earn a median of $65,919 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,139. See the full general advanced legal research/studies program report for American University

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best general advanced legal research/studies schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 general advanced legal research/studies students who graduated with this degree at Drexel University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general advanced legal research/studies degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $62,692. Typical student debt for the program is $27,978. Read more about the general advanced legal research/studies program at Drexel University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

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