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2026 Best Value Other Legal Professions & Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools

7 Colleges in the United States
$30,033 Avg Student Debt
$54,609 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Legal Professions & Studies Bachelor's Degree Badge [Other Legal Professions & Studies](/majors/legal-studies-and-professions/other-legal-professions-studies/legal-professions-and-studies-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 90 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other legal professions & studies students.

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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other legal professions & studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

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Our analysis ranked University Of Arizona the best value for a degree in other legal professions & studies in the United States. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Typical student debt for other legal professions & studies graduates is $20,937. Soon after graduation, other legal professions & studies degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $36,795. That is a strong return on a $20,937 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Montclair State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value other legal professions & studies schools. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,912, with out-of-state students paying around $26,022. Typical student debt for other legal professions & studies graduates is $25,000. Other Legal Professions & Studies graduates of Montclair State University earn a median of $27,613 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Montclair State University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in other legal professions & studies will find it at Western Michigan University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,987 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,952 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,981 to complete the other legal professions & studies program here. Soon after graduation, other legal professions & studies degree recipients from Western Michigan University generally make around $48,966. That is a strong return on a $27,981 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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A rank of #4 makes Pennsylvania Western University one of the best values for other legal professions & studies. Set in the town of California, Pennsylvania Western University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,436, with out-of-state students paying around $16,054. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,295. The acceptance rate is 94%.

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Students looking for strong value in other legal professions & studies will find it at Central Pennsylvania College, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Summerdale, Central Pennsylvania College is a small private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $19,854 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $40,957 to complete the other legal professions & studies program here. Soon after graduation, other legal professions & studies degree recipients from Central Pennsylvania College generally make around $40,226. Set against $40,957 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 18% of applicants are accepted.

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Berkeley College Woodland Park came in at #6 for value in other legal professions & studies this year. Berkeley College Woodland Park is a mid-sized private for-profit school located in the suburb of Woodland Park. In-state tuition and fees average $28,320. Typical student debt for other legal professions & studies graduates is $34,413. Early-career other legal professions & studies graduates make about $32,325. Set against $34,413 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University landed the #7 spot for other legal professions & studies value this year. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the other legal professions & studies program here. Early-career other legal professions & studies graduates make about $54,642. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Berkeley College New York came in at #8 for value in other legal professions & studies this year. Berkeley College New York is a mid-sized private for-profit school located in the city of New York. Students from in state pay about $28,529 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $42,249 to complete the other legal professions & studies program here. Early-career other legal professions & studies graduates make about $36,131. That is a strong return on a $42,249 median debt.

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Roger Williams University placed #9 among the best values for other legal professions & studies. Roger Williams University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bristol. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,197. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the other legal professions & studies program here. Early-career other legal professions & studies graduates make about $40,424. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College landed the #10 spot for other legal professions & studies value this year. Located in the town of Oberlin, Oberlin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,366. Other Legal Professions & Studies graduates carry a median of $24,759 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other legal professions & studies degree recipients from Oberlin College generally make around $25,146. Set against $24,759 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 34% 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 · 90 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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