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Best Law institutions in Texas, 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
10
offering CIP 22.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
2,250
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$33,246
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
66%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Lawyers
$162,840
BLS OEWS 2024

10 institutions offering Law in Texas

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1The University of Texas at Austin
Austin Public
41189%
2University of Houston
Houston Public
28065%
3South Texas College of Law Houston
Houston Private not-for-profit
276
4Southern Methodist University
Dallas Private not-for-profit
24684%$33,246
5St. Mary's University
San Antonio Private not-for-profit
24059%$21,285
6Baylor University
Waco Private not-for-profit
19280%$35,682
7Texas Southern University
Houston Public
18522%
8Texas A&M University - College Station
College Station Public
17884%
9Texas Tech University
Lubbock Public
14569%
10University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas Public
9742%

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 Texas

Jobs in Texas
54,680
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$162,840
median $133,570
Best-paying metro
$199,400
Midland, TX

Related careers

Lawyers
$162,840 avg · 54,680 jobs
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
$122,990 avg · 2,610 jobs
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
$101,680 avg · 1,090 jobs
Law Teachers, Postsecondary
$160,050 avg · 660 jobs
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
$55,730 avg · 660 jobs
Judicial Law Clerks
$65,670 avg · 200 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Law programs in Texas.

How much do Lawyers earn in Texas?+

The average annual wage for Lawyers in Texas is $162,840 (median $133,570), across about 54,680 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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