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2026 Best American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence Schools in Pennsylvania

1 Colleges in the United States
43 American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence Degrees Awarded
$61,778 Avg Early-Career Salary

American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence students.

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Best Schools for American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence in Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence education in Pennsylvania.

Top Schools in American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence

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Drexel University crest
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Leading the list is Drexel University, our #1 school for american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 78% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 27 american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence students who graduated with this degree at Drexel University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence degree from Drexel University earn around $62,692 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,978. Read more about the american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence program at Drexel University

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A rank of #2 makes Widener University Main Campus one of the top schools for american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. Located in the suburb of Chester, Widener University Main Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence degrees were awarded at Widener University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence degree from Widener University Main Campus earn around $60,864 in the first couple years of their career. Widener University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,561 in student loans. Read more about the american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence program at Widener University Main Campus

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

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