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2026 Best Value American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence Schools in the Far Western Region

1 Colleges in the United States
$20,012 Avg Student Debt
$78,965 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence Badge [American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence](/majors/legal-studies-and-professions/legal-research/american-us-law-legal-studies-jurisprudence/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence students.

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2026 Best Value American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence Schools in the Far Western Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence Schools

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University Of California Irvine earned the #1 spot for value among american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence schools in the Far Western Region. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,752 in tuition and fees, compared with $46,640 for out-of-state students. American/u.s. Law/legal Studies/jurisprudence graduates carry a median of $16,539 in student loans. Soon after graduation, american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence degree recipients from University Of California Irvine generally make around $50,958. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 29%.

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Students looking for strong value in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence will find it at University Of Washington Seattle Campus, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. American/u.s. Law/legal Studies/jurisprudence graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. Early-career american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence graduates make about $52,118. That is a strong return on a $16,481 median debt. University Of Washington Seattle Campus admits about 39% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence will find it at University Of Oregon, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,320, while out-of-state students pay about $42,516. American/u.s. Law/legal Studies/jurisprudence graduates carry a median of $22,034 in student loans. American/u.s. Law/legal Studies/jurisprudence graduates of University Of Oregon earn a median of $44,628 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of The Pacific one of the best values for american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. Set in the city of Stockton, University Of The Pacific is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $57,080. Typical student debt for american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence graduates is $23,514. Soon after graduation, american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence degree recipients from University Of The Pacific generally make around $73,893. Set against $23,514 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of The Pacific admits about 71% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence will find it at University Of Southern California, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence graduates is $15,625. American/u.s. Law/legal Studies/jurisprudence graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $73,752 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 10% of applicants are accepted.

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Pepperdine University landed the #6 spot for american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence value this year. Pepperdine University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Malibu. Students from in state pay about $69,918 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,645 to complete the american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence program here. American/u.s. Law/legal Studies/jurisprudence graduates of Pepperdine University earn a median of $58,929 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,645 median debt. Pepperdine University admits about 63% of applicants.

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Loyola Marymount University placed #7 among the best values for american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence. Loyola Marymount University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,867. Typical student debt for american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence graduates is $22,248. Soon after graduation, american/u.s. law/legal studies/jurisprudence degree recipients from Loyola Marymount University generally make around $107,961. Set against $22,248 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

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 · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

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