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Best Schools for Legal Studies in the United States
See the highest-ranked legal studies schools offering a associate’s degree below.
Top Schools in Legal Studies
No school ranked higher than Fresno City College this year for legal studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Fresno. There were roughly 16 legal studies students who graduated with this degree at Fresno City College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the legal studies program make about $37,470 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,234.
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A rank of #2 makes Ivy Tech Community College one of the top schools for legal studies. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 39 legal studies students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their legal studies degree from Ivy Tech Community College earn around $40,734 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,831.
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Oxnard College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in legal studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Oxnard, Oxnard College is a large public university. Oxnard College awarded about 11 legal studies degrees in the most recent data year.
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A rank of #4 makes Pasadena City College one of the top schools for legal studies. Set in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public institution. Pasadena City College awarded about 13 legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Legal Studies graduates of Pasadena City College earn a median of $38,841 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,191 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #5 makes Harford Community College one of the top schools for legal studies. Set in the rural area of Bel Air, Harford Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 10 legal studies students who graduated with this degree at Harford Community College in the most recent data year. Legal Studies graduates of Harford Community College earn a median of $50,636 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,624 to complete this degree.
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East Los Angeles College placed #6 among the best legal studies schools. Set in the suburb of Monterey Park, East Los Angeles College is a very large public institution. East Los Angeles College awarded about 35 legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the legal studies program make about $33,595 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,180.
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San Joaquin Delta College came in at #7 for legal studies this year. Located in the city of Stockton, San Joaquin Delta College is a very large public university. There were roughly 14 legal studies students who graduated with this degree at San Joaquin Delta College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their legal studies degree from San Joaquin Delta College earn around $65,168 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $6,382 to complete this degree.
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Hartnell College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best legal studies schools. Located in the city of Salinas, Hartnell College is a large public university. Hartnell College awarded about 13 legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Legal Studies graduates of Hartnell College earn a median of $35,080 early in their careers. Hartnell College graduates carry a median of $6,000 in student loans.
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Sacramento City College placed #9 among the best legal studies schools. Set in the city of Sacramento, Sacramento City College is a very large public institution. About 13 legal studies degrees were awarded at Sacramento City College in the most recent year. Legal Studies graduates of Sacramento City College earn a median of $46,522 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,180 to complete this degree.
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earned the #10 position for legal studies this year. Set in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public institution. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College awarded about 31 legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the legal studies program make about $34,214 in their early career. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates carry a median of $11,653 in student loans.
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Post University came in at #11 for legal studies this year. Post University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Waterbury. About 24% of students finish within six years. About 42 legal studies degrees were awarded at Post University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, legal studies degree recipients from Post University generally make around $39,838. Typical student debt for the program is $32,142.
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Mt San Jacinto Community College District placed #12 among the best legal studies schools. Set in the suburb of San Jacinto, Mt San Jacinto Community College District is a very large public institution. About 12 legal studies degrees were awarded at Mt San Jacinto Community College District in the most recent year. Students who receive their legal studies degree from Mt San Jacinto Community College District earn around $37,488 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,770.
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Other Legal Studies Degree Levels
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