by our College Data Analytics Team
[Law](/majors/legal-studies-and-professions/law/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for law students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the law degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Washburn University the best value for a degree in law in Kansas. Washburn University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Topeka. In-state tuition and fees average $9,945, compared with $20,949 for out-of-state students. Law graduates carry a median of $21,175 in student loans. Law graduates of Washburn University earn a median of $60,606 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Kansas is a great value for students pursuing a degree in law, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,102 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. Students borrow a median of $23,608 to complete the law program here. Soon after graduation, law degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $70,180. That is a strong return on a $23,608 median debt. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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