Massachusetts · Law

Best Law institutions in Massachusetts, ranked by earnings

The Law program focuses on legal professions and studies, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices. It is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-law field and are…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 22.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
2,238
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,956
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
76%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Lawyers
$218,340
BLS OEWS 2024

8 institutions offering Law in Massachusetts

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Harvard University
Cambridge Private not-for-profit
62298%$15,013
2Suffolk University
Boston Private not-for-profit
39461%$28,895
3Boston College
Chestnut Hill Private not-for-profit
34191%$21,126
4New England Law - Boston
Boston Private not-for-profit
306
5Boston University
Boston Private not-for-profit
29689%$21,956
6University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth Public
11152%
7Western New England University
Springfield Private not-for-profit
11064%$29,327
8Massachusetts School of Law
Andover Private not-for-profit
58

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Lawyers (SOC 23-1011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~31,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$151,160
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

SpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingActive Learning

What Lawyers earn in Massachusetts

Jobs in Massachusetts
22,020
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$218,340
median $179,050
Best-paying metro
$226,830
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Related careers

Lawyers
$218,340 avg · 22,020 jobs
Law Teachers, Postsecondary
$174,240 avg · 910 jobs
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
$204,240 avg · 600 jobs
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
avg · 190 jobs
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
$129,980 avg · 110 jobs
Judicial Law Clerks

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Law programs in Massachusetts.

How much do Lawyers earn in Massachusetts?+

The average annual wage for Lawyers in Massachusetts is $218,340 (median $179,050), across about 22,020 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Law program?+

The Law program focuses on legal professions and studies, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices. It is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-law field and are…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Lawyers?+

The national job outlook is about +4.1% growth with around 31,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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