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2026 Best Legal Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

5 Colleges in the United States
526 Legal Studies Degrees Awarded
$42,676 Avg Early-Career Salary

Legal Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 25 schools to find the best for legal studies students.

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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall legal studies education in the Southwest Region.

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No school ranked higher than University Of Arizona this year for legal studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Tucson. University Of Arizona graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 141 legal studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arizona in the most recent data year. Students who receive their legal studies degree from University Of Arizona earn around $50,834 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,861 to complete this degree. See the full legal studies program report for University Of Arizona

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Students looking for a strong legal studies program will find one at Arizona State University, which ranked #2. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 143 legal studies students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their legal studies degree from Arizona State University earn around $42,228 in the first couple years of their career. Arizona State University graduates carry a median of $19,827 in student loans. Read more about the legal studies program at Arizona State University

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A rank of #3 makes Texas State University San Marcos one of the top schools for legal studies. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 63 legal studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent data year. Graduates of the legal studies program make about $47,456 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,659. Read more about the legal studies program at Texas State University San Marcos

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

A rank of #4 makes Tarleton State University one of the top schools for legal studies. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public university. About 48% of students finish within six years. Tarleton State University awarded about 20 legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Legal Studies graduates of Tarleton State University earn a median of $50,532 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,222 to complete this degree. Get the full legal studies details for Tarleton State University

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Students looking for a strong legal studies program will find one at Arizona State University Skysong, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public institution. About 32 legal studies degrees were awarded at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent year. Legal Studies graduates of Arizona State University Skysong earn a median of $42,228 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,386 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in legal studies from Arizona State University Skysong

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Northeastern State University came in at #6 for legal studies this year. Located in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. Northeastern State University awarded about 12 legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the legal studies program make about $49,353 in their early career. Northeastern State University graduates carry a median of $23,465 in student loans. Get the full legal studies details for Northeastern State University

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The University Of Texas At San Antonio earned the #7 position for legal studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Antonio. The University Of Texas At San Antonio graduates 53% of students within six years. There were roughly 70 legal studies students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At San Antonio in the most recent data year. Students who receive their legal studies degree from The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn around $23,017 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas At San Antonio graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. See the full legal studies program report for The University Of Texas At San Antonio

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National Paralegal College placed #8 among the best legal studies schools. Set in the city of Phoenix, National Paralegal College is a small private for-profit institution. Roughly 19% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 45 legal studies students who graduated with this degree at National Paralegal College in the most recent data year. Legal Studies graduates of National Paralegal College earn a median of $35,764 early in their careers. National Paralegal College graduates carry a median of $53,118 in student loans. See the full legal studies program report for National Paralegal College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 25 schools evaluated.

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