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Law School Net Tuition by 2023 Job Outcomes

While the estimated net tuition for full-time students at top performing schools is much higher than the rest, prices do not scale with job outcomes elsewhere. The estimated net tuition at the lowest performing schools is similar to the average for mid-range schools. The following chart reflects the estimated net tuition prices for full-time students in 2022-2023 for ABA-Approved law schools grouped by job outcomes in 2023. Hover over the sparkline charts embedded in the table to see previous years' net tuition estimate averages and ranges.

Grouped by 2023 Job OutcomesEstimated Net Tuition (Average)
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
≥ 90% Legal Job Rate
$28K
6 schools$12,715 - $48,622
Chart with 11 data points.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying values. Data ranges from 0 to 10.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Values. Data ranges from 0 to 28175.
End of interactive chart.
2022-2023
$40K
13 schools$19,306 - $60,224
Chart with 11 data points.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying values. Data ranges from 0 to 10.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Values. Data ranges from 0 to 40315.
End of interactive chart.
2022-2023
75% - 89.9% Legal Job Rate
$15K
58 schools$3,660 - $42,840
Chart with 11 data points.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying values. Data ranges from 0 to 10.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Values. Data ranges from 0 to 17854.
End of interactive chart.
2022-2023
$31K
55 schools$5,857 - $61,092
Chart with 11 data points.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying values. Data ranges from 0 to 10.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Values. Data ranges from 0 to 31393.
End of interactive chart.
2022-2023
60% - 74.9% Legal Job Rate
$17K
17 schools$7,441 - $29,784
Chart with 11 data points.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying values. Data ranges from 0 to 10.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Values. Data ranges from 0 to 18128.
End of interactive chart.
2022-2023
$28K
32 schools$18,135 - $37,765
Chart with 11 data points.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying values. Data ranges from 0 to 10.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Values. Data ranges from 0 to 31429.
End of interactive chart.
2022-2023
50% - 59.9% Legal Job Rate
$15K
3 schools$10,036 - $22,859
Chart with 11 data points.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying values. Data ranges from 0 to 10.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Values. Data ranges from 0 to 18544.
End of interactive chart.
2022-2023
$27K
5 schools$12,088 - $35,785
Chart with 11 data points.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying values. Data ranges from 0 to 10.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Values. Data ranges from 0 to 27380.
End of interactive chart.
2022-2023
40% - 49.9% Legal Job Rate
$7K
1 schools-
Chart with 11 data points.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying values. Data ranges from 0 to 10.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Values. Data ranges from 0 to 9209.
End of interactive chart.
2022-2023
$43K
1 schools-
Chart with 11 data points.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying values. Data ranges from 0 to 10.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Values. Data ranges from 0 to 43026.
End of interactive chart.
2022-2023
30% - 39.9% Legal Job Rate
$12K
2 schools$10,055 - $13,353
Chart with 11 data points.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying values. Data ranges from 0 to 10.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Values. Data ranges from 0 to 12767.
End of interactive chart.
2022-2023
-
0 schools-
Chart with 11 data points.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying values. Data ranges from 0 to 10.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Values. Data ranges from 0 to 60000.
End of interactive chart.
2022-2023
< 30% Legal Job Rate
-
0 schools-
Chart with 11 data points.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying values. Data ranges from 0 to 10.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Values. Data ranges from 0 to 60000.
End of interactive chart.
2022-2023
$16K
2 schools$15,480 - $16,633
Chart with 11 data points.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying values. Data ranges from 0 to 10.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Values. Data ranges from 0 to 16497.
End of interactive chart.
2022-2023

The following chart plots the previous chart's underlying data, except schools with a legal job rate below 20%.

Full-Time Net Tuition 2022-2023 vs Bar Pass Rates for 2022 Graduates

Scatter chart with 7 data series.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying Bar Passage Rate in 2022. Data ranges from 22.8 to 97.2.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Net Tuition in 2022-2023. Data ranges from 3659.78947368421 to 61091.840056617126.
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