Virginia · Law

Best Law institutions in Virginia, 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
1,264
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,049
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
79%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Lawyers
$173,200
BLS OEWS 2024

8 institutions offering Law in Virginia

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville Public
29896%
2George Mason University
Fairfax Public
23768%
3William & Mary
Williamsburg Public
17189%
4University of Richmond
University of Richmond Private not-for-profit
15185%$24,049
5Washington and Lee University
Lexington Private not-for-profit
14294%$11,983
6Regent University
Virginia Beach Private not-for-profit
11457%$18,677
7Liberty University
Lynchburg Private not-for-profit
11265%$28,911
8Appalachian School of Law
Grundy Private not-for-profit
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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 Virginia

Jobs in Virginia
18,420
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$173,200
median $157,980
Best-paying metro
$166,420
Richmond, VA

Related careers

Lawyers
$173,200 avg · 18,420 jobs
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
$105,970 avg · 610 jobs
Law Teachers, Postsecondary
$146,290 avg · 480 jobs
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
$114,130
Judicial Law Clerks
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
$78,740

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Law programs in Virginia.

How much do Lawyers earn in Virginia?+

The average annual wage for Lawyers in Virginia is $173,200 (median $157,980), across about 18,420 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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