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2026 Best Non-Professional General Legal Studies Associate’s Degree Schools

2 Colleges in the United States
279 Non-Professional General Legal Studies Degrees Awarded
$41,195 Avg Early-Career Salary

Non-Professional General Legal Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 293 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for non-professional general legal studies students pursuing a degree.

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Below are the best non-professional general legal studies schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

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No school ranked higher than Fresno City College this year for non-professional general legal studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Fresno. About 16 non-professional general legal studies degrees were awarded at Fresno City College in the most recent year. Non-Professional General Legal Studies graduates of Fresno City College earn a median of $37,470 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,234 to complete this degree. See the full non-professional general legal studies program report for Fresno City College

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best non-professional general legal studies schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public institution. About 39 non-professional general legal studies degrees were awarded at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the non-professional general legal studies program make about $40,734 in their early career. Ivy Tech Community College graduates carry a median of $22,831 in student loans. Get the full non-professional general legal studies details for Ivy Tech Community College

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Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA

Oxnard College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in non-professional general 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 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the non-professional general legal studies program at Oxnard College

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Pasadena City College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best non-professional general legal studies schools. Located in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public university. Pasadena City College awarded about 13 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the non-professional general legal studies program make about $38,841 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,191. See the full non-professional general legal studies program report for Pasadena City College

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Central New Mexico Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in non-professional general legal studies, ranking #5. Located in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 30 non-professional general legal studies students who graduated with this degree at Central New Mexico Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, non-professional general legal studies degree recipients from Central New Mexico Community College generally make around $34,751. Central New Mexico Community College graduates carry a median of $10,112 in student loans. Get the full non-professional general legal studies details for Central New Mexico Community College

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Harford Community College earned the #6 position for non-professional general legal studies this year. Located in the rural area of Bel Air, Harford Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 10 non-professional general legal studies degrees were awarded at Harford Community College in the most recent year. Non-Professional General Legal Studies graduates of Harford Community College earn a median of $50,636 early in their careers. Harford Community College graduates carry a median of $12,624 in student loans. Read more about the non-professional general legal studies program at Harford Community College

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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA

East Los Angeles College earned the #7 position for non-professional general legal studies this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Monterey Park. East Los Angeles College awarded about 35 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, non-professional general legal studies degree recipients from East Los Angeles College generally make around $33,595. East Los Angeles College graduates carry a median of $8,180 in student loans. See the full non-professional general legal studies program report for East Los Angeles College

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San Joaquin Delta College landed the #8 spot for non-professional general legal studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Stockton. San Joaquin Delta College awarded about 14 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their non-professional general legal studies degree from San Joaquin Delta College earn around $65,168 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,382. Get the full non-professional general legal studies details for San Joaquin Delta College

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Hartnell College
Salinas, CA

Hartnell College landed the #9 spot for non-professional general legal studies this year. Set in the city of Salinas, Hartnell College is a large public institution. About 13 non-professional general legal studies degrees were awarded at Hartnell College in the most recent year. Students who receive their non-professional general legal studies degree from Hartnell College earn around $35,080 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,000. Read more about the non-professional general legal studies program at Hartnell College

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Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA

Sacramento City College came in at #10 for non-professional general legal studies this year. Located in the city of Sacramento, Sacramento City College is a very large public university. About 13 non-professional general legal studies degrees were awarded at Sacramento City College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, non-professional general legal studies degree recipients from Sacramento City College generally make around $46,522. Typical student debt for the program is $13,180. Read more about the non-professional general legal studies program at Sacramento City College

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best non-professional general legal studies schools. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Perkinston. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College awarded about 31 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Non-Professional General Legal Studies graduates of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earn a median of $34,214 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,653 to complete this degree. See the full non-professional general legal studies program report for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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Post University
Waterbury, CT

Post University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best non-professional general legal studies schools. Located in the city of Waterbury, Post University is a very large private for-profit university. Roughly 24% of students complete a degree within six years here. Post University awarded about 42 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the non-professional general legal studies program make about $39,838 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $32,142 to complete this degree. Get the full non-professional general legal studies details for Post University

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Mt San Jacinto Community College District earned the #13 position for non-professional general legal studies this year. Mt San Jacinto Community College District is a very large public school located in the suburb of San Jacinto. There were roughly 12 non-professional general legal studies students who graduated with this degree at Mt San Jacinto Community College District in the most recent data year. Graduates of the non-professional general legal studies program make about $37,488 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,770 to complete this degree. See the full non-professional general legal studies program report for Mt San Jacinto Community College District

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Non-Professional General Legal Studies rankings across degree levels:

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 293 schools evaluated.

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