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2026 Best Value International Law & Legal Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

1 Colleges in the United States
$25,566 Avg Student Debt
$64,926 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value International Law & Legal Studies Badge [International Law & Legal Studies](/majors/legal-studies-and-professions/legal-research/international-law-and-legal-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong international law & legal studies education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for international law & legal studies students.

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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in international law & legal studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

For return on investment in international law & legal studies, no school beat Temple University this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. International Law & Legal Studies graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans. Early-career international law & legal studies graduates make about $102,915. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in international law & legal studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $21,926 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Typical student debt for international law & legal studies graduates is $24,872. International Law & Legal Studies graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $64,062 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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