by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 7 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of legal professions. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 156 associate degrees in legal professions during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The legal professions associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality 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 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 associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate 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 legal professions students working on their associate degree.
The legal professions school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Legal Professions Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in legal professions.
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in legal professions has to look into Community College of Philadelphia. Community College of Philadelphia is a fairly large public college located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a associate in legal professions from Community College of Philadelphia
Widener University is a good option for individuals interested in an associate degree in legal professions. Widener is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Chester.More information about a associate in legal professions from Widener University
It is hard to beat Harrisburg Area Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in legal professions. HACC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Harrisburg.More information about a associate in legal professions from Harrisburg Area Community College
It's difficult to beat Community College of Allegheny County if you wish to pursue an associate degree in legal professions. CCAC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Pittsburgh.More information about a associate in legal professions from Community College of Allegheny County
Central Penn is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the large suburb of Summerdale.More information about a associate in legal professions from Central Penn College
Peirce is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a associate in legal professions from Peirce College
Located in the suburb of Bethlehem, Northampton Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in legal professions from Northampton County Area Community College
Located in the suburb of Wyomissing, Berks Technical Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in legal professions from Berks Technical Institute
Explore all the Best Legal Professions Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 36 | 463 |
| New Jersey | 35 | 102 |
| Maryland | 33 | 128 |
| Delaware | 21 | 15 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | 12 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Legal Support Services | 156 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 831 |
