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The 6 Most Affordable Online LLM Programs

For lawyers looking to expand their practice internationally, online llm programs are great stepping stones. Whether your law credentials are from the U.S. or another country, the Master of Laws (LL.M) can help you learn more about the legal issues your client’s are encountering. This degree is not meant for those who are just entering the law profession and want to qualify for the courtroom. Students earing a master of laws are typically already working in a career or have already earned their JD degree. This tuition ranking compares the costs of 24 LLM programs from 15 online schools. Compare programs carefully—there’s a $48,000 difference between the most expensive and most affordable program on this list.

Average Cost (In-state): ~$35,000.00
Least Expensive: Liberty University ~$14,257.00
Most Expensive: Georgetown University ~$62,712.00

Our data-driven research creates a truly reliable system of scientific rankings. There’s no fancy formulas here. We meticulously calculate total full-time tuition—including any fees—for the most accurate total cost. Our rankings cannot be bought, and therefore factually showcase the cheapest master in laws (LL.M) online. The online Master of Laws degrees listed above the gray dividing line are official 2019 “Best Buys” and cost less than the national average.

Best Online Online LLM Programs

RankSchool / DegreeStatePriceNote
1
Liberty University
(VA)
$14,257.00
$6,700.00
In-State/Out-of-State
Military
2
University of Arkansas
(AR)
$15,337.68
All Students
3
University of Arizona
(AZ)
$15,756.00
All Students
4
Regent University
Master of Laws / American Legal Studies 14
(VA)
$21,700.00
All Students
5
Texas A & M University
(TX)
$25,256.00
$29,964.00
In-State
Out-of-State
6
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota
Master of Laws / Ethics & Compliance 14
(MN)
$32,442.00
All Students
NOTE: The following schools did not make our Best Buy ranking but are also great online options.
School / DegreeStatePriceNote
Stetson University
(FL)
$35,350.00
All Students
Western New England University
(MA)
$36,150.00
All Students
Stetson University
(FL)
$36,350.00
All Students
Villanova University
(PA)
$36,600.00
All Students
Loyola University Chicago
(IL)
$37,460.00
All Students
The University of Alabama
(AL)
$39,672.00
All Students
Vermont Law School
(VT)
$41,310.00
All Students
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Laws ABA,14
(FL)
$52,530.00
All Students
Washington University in St Louis
(MO)
$56,808.00
All Students
Georgetown University
(DC)
$62,712.00
All Students

 

14 Options for this program have changed since publication.

Rankings Note: These online college rankings are based on a GetEducated Spring 2019 review of regionally accredited online llm programs. Total cost includes full-time tuition and fees and was valid at the time of collection and specific to the online learning program. School profiles for the online master degree programs in our directory may reflect a slightly different cost based on different editorial update schedules. The published cost is an estimated sticker price for the entire online degree including fees. Actual costs may vary by student. Factors such as transfer credits, prerequisite courses, professional licensing and financial aid availability will affect final cost.

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