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2026 Best Value Legal Professions (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools

7 Colleges in the United States
$30,033 Avg Student Debt
$54,609 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Legal Professions (Other) Bachelor's Degree Badge [Legal Professions (Other)](/majors/legal-studies-and-professions/other-legal-professions-studies/) 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 90 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for legal professions (other) students.

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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in legal professions (other), balancing cost against outcomes.

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Leading the list is University Of Arizona, our #1 best value for legal professions (other) in the United States. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for legal professions (other) graduates is $20,937. Soon after graduation, legal professions (other) degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $36,795. Set against $20,937 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Montclair State University earned it the #2 place for legal professions (other). Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,912 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,022. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the legal professions (other) program here. Soon after graduation, legal professions (other) degree recipients from Montclair State University generally make around $27,613. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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A rank of #3 makes Western Michigan University one of the best values for legal professions (other). Set in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,987, with out-of-state students paying around $19,952. Students borrow a median of $27,981 to complete the legal professions (other) program here. Early-career legal professions (other) graduates make about $48,966. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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A rank of #4 makes Pennsylvania Western University one of the best values for legal professions (other). Located in the town of California, Pennsylvania Western University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,436, while out-of-state students pay about $16,054. Median earnings reach $47,295 ten years out. Pennsylvania Western University admits about 94% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes Central Pennsylvania College one of the best values for legal professions (other). Located in the suburb of Summerdale, Central Pennsylvania College is a small private for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,854. Legal Professions (Other) graduates carry a median of $40,957 in student loans. Soon after graduation, legal professions (other) degree recipients from Central Pennsylvania College generally make around $40,226. Set against $40,957 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Central Pennsylvania College admits about 18% of applicants.

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Berkeley College Woodland Park came in at #6 for value in legal professions (other) this year. Located in the suburb of Woodland Park, Berkeley College Woodland Park is a mid-sized private for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,320. Legal Professions (Other) graduates carry a median of $34,413 in student loans. Early-career legal professions (other) graduates make about $32,325. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University placed #7 among the best values for legal professions (other). Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the legal professions (other) program here. Soon after graduation, legal professions (other) degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $54,642. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Berkeley College New York placed #8 among the best values for legal professions (other). Located in the city of New York, Berkeley College New York is a mid-sized private for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,529. Students borrow a median of $42,249 to complete the legal professions (other) program here. Legal Professions (Other) graduates of Berkeley College New York earn a median of $36,131 early in their careers. Set against $42,249 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Roger Williams University came in at #9 for value in legal professions (other) this year. Set in the suburb of Bristol, Roger Williams University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,197. Legal Professions (Other) graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career legal professions (other) graduates make about $40,424. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value legal professions (other) schools. 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. Typical student debt for legal professions (other) graduates is $24,759. Soon after graduation, legal professions (other) degree recipients from Oberlin College generally make around $25,146. That is a strong return on a $24,759 median debt. Roughly 34% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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.

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