by our College Data Analytics Team
[Legal Studies](/majors/legal-studies-and-professions/general-legal-studies/legal-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong legal studies education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for legal studies students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the legal studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Webster University the best value for a degree in legal studies in Missouri. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,750. Typical student debt for legal studies graduates is $25,939. Legal Studies graduates of Webster University earn a median of $57,152 early in their careers. Set against $25,939 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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