2026 Best Value Legal Research Bachelor’s Degree Schools

#2

University Of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

A rank of #2 makes University Of Baltimore one of the best values in the United States. Set in Baltimore, MD, University Of Baltimore is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,992, compared with $23,984 for out-of-state students. Typical Legal Research student debt is $29,681. Median earnings reach $61,335 ten years out. Set against $29,681 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Baltimore

#3

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Out of the 188 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Drexel University landed the #3 spot. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,412. Graduates carry a median of $27,978 in student loans. Drexel University alumni report median earnings of $84,648 a decade after entry. Set against $27,978 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Drexel University admits about 79% of applicants. Get the full Drexel University report

#3

Arcadia University

A rank of #3 makes Arcadia University one of the best values in the United States. More on Arcadia University

#4

Vermont Law School

You'll get strong value at Vermont Law School, which ranked #4 this year. Get the full Vermont Law School report

#5

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro came in at #5 on this year's best-value Legal Research ranking in the United States. Read more about Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro

#6

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College placed #6 among the best-value Legal Research schools in the United States. Read the full report on Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

#7

University Of Miami

University Of Miami landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Miami

#8

Texas A And M University College Station

Texas A And M University College Station landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Texas A And M University College Station

#9

University Of Georgia

University Of Georgia came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Georgia

#10

Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Get the full Nova Southeastern University report

#11

University Of Hawaii At Manoa

University Of Hawaii At Manoa came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii At Manoa

#12

Wright State University Main Campus

Wright State University Main Campus placed #12 among the best-value Legal Research schools in the United States. Read the full report on Wright State University Main Campus

#13

The University Of Texas At Austin

The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Austin

#14

University Of Florida

University Of Florida placed #14 among the best-value Legal Research schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Florida

#15

University Of Richmond

University Of Richmond came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Richmond report

#16

Pennsylvania State University World Campus

Pennsylvania State University World Campus ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Legal Research schools. Get the full Pennsylvania State University World Campus report

#17

Saint Louis University Main Campus

Saint Louis University Main Campus came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. More on Saint Louis University Main Campus

#18

Samford University

Samford University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Legal Research schools. More on Samford University

#19

Washburn University

Washburn University landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Washburn University profile

#20

Michigan State University

Michigan State University landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Michigan State University report

#21

Owens Community College

Owens Community College came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Owens Community College

#22

University Of Kansas

University Of Kansas landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Kansas

#23

Western New England University

Western New England University came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Western New England University

#24

University Of Denver

University Of Denver offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Read more about University Of Denver

#25

Baylor University

Baylor University placed #25 among the best-value Legal Research schools in the United States. Read the full report on Baylor University

#26

Unity College

Unity College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Legal Research schools. Read more about Unity College

#27

Amherst College

Amherst College landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Amherst College profile

#28

University Of North Georgia

University Of North Georgia offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. See the full University Of North Georgia profile

#29

University Of St Thomas Minnesota

University Of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of St Thomas Minnesota report

#30

Loyola University New Orleans

Loyola University New Orleans came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. See the full Loyola University New Orleans profile

#31

St Johns University New York

St Johns University New York offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. See the full St Johns University New York profile

#32

New York Law School

New York Law School placed #32 among the best-value Legal Research schools in the United States. Read the full report on New York Law School

#33

Pennsylvania Western University

Pennsylvania Western University offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Read more about Pennsylvania Western University

#34

University Of San Francisco

University Of San Francisco placed #34 among the best-value Legal Research schools in the United States. More on University Of San Francisco

#35

Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University placed #35 among the best-value Legal Research schools in the United States. Read the full report on Southern Methodist University

#36

Florida Memorial University

Florida Memorial University came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Florida Memorial University report

#37

University Of Mississippi Main Campus

University Of Mississippi Main Campus landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Mississippi Main Campus report

#38

University Of Illinois At Chicago

University Of Illinois At Chicago came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Illinois At Chicago report

#39

University Of New Mexico Main Campus

University Of New Mexico Main Campus came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of New Mexico Main Campus

#40

Willamette University

Willamette University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Legal Research schools. Read the full report on Willamette University

#41

University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras

University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Read the full report on University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras

#42

Marquette University

Marquette University placed #42 among the best-value Legal Research schools in the United States. Read more about Marquette University

#43

Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Seton Hall University profile

#44

University Of Akron Main Campus

University Of Akron Main Campus ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Legal Research schools. Read the full report on University Of Akron Main Campus

#45

University Of Maryland Baltimore

University Of Maryland Baltimore placed #45 among the best-value Legal Research schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Maryland Baltimore

#46

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile

#47

Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. See the full Cleveland State University profile

#48

Washington University In St Louis

Washington University In St Louis landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Washington University In St Louis profile

#49

University Of Colorado Boulder

University Of Colorado Boulder came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Colorado Boulder

#50

Brooklyn Law School

Brooklyn Law School ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Legal Research schools. Get the full Brooklyn Law School report