Ohio · Law

Best Law institutions in Ohio, 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
9
offering CIP 22.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,159
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$27,976
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
69%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Lawyers
$142,860
BLS OEWS 2024

9 institutions offering Law in Ohio

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Ohio State University - Main Campus
Columbus Public
17988%
2Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland Private not-for-profit
15587%$27,976
3Capital University
Columbus Private not-for-profit
14360%$22,920
4University of Akron Main Campus
Akron Public
13752%
5University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
Cincinnati Public
13075%
6University of Toledo
Toledo Public
12557%
7University of Dayton
Dayton Private not-for-profit
11680%$28,560
8Cleveland State University
Cleveland Public
11251%
9Ohio Northern University
Ada Private not-for-profit
6275%$23,912

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 Ohio

Jobs in Ohio
19,690
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$142,860
median $125,450
Best-paying metro
$150,260
Columbus, OH

Related careers

Lawyers
$142,860 avg · 19,690 jobs
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
$106,600 avg · 2,510 jobs
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
$94,050 avg · 750 jobs
Law Teachers, Postsecondary
$90,150 avg · 280 jobs
Judicial Law Clerks
$59,240 avg · 240 jobs
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Law programs in Ohio.

How much do Lawyers earn in Ohio?+

The average annual wage for Lawyers in Ohio is $142,860 (median $125,450), across about 19,690 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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