by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Legal Professions Studies](/majors/legal-studies-and-professions/other-legal-professions-studies/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their other legal professions studies graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find where other legal professions studies graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose other legal professions studies graduates go on to earn the most.
New York University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid other legal professions studies graduates in the United States. New York University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Early-career other legal professions studies graduates from New York University make a median of around $216,714 per year.
Tulane University Of Louisiana produces some of the highest-paid graduates in other legal professions studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, other legal professions studies degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana typically earn about $98,216 annually.
Northwestern University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in other legal professions studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Other Legal Professions Studies graduates of Northwestern University earn a median of about $69,797 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes Arizona State University one of the highest-paying schools for other legal professions studies. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. Students who complete the other legal professions studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,064.
Regent University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other legal professions studies schools. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the other legal professions studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,913.
Fordham University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for other legal professions studies. Fordham University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bronx. Students who complete the other legal professions studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,710.
Yeshiva University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for other legal professions studies. Yeshiva University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. After graduating, other legal professions studies degree recipients from Yeshiva University typically earn about $25,190 annually.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries other legal professions studies graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 7 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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