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2023 Best Non-Professional Legal Studies Schools in the Plains States Region

6 Colleges
$40,328 Avg Salary
$49,347 Avg Student Debt

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, non-professional general legal studies was ranked #144 in the country. In fact 4,407 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Non-Professional Legal Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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The following schools top our list of the Best Non-Professional General Legal Studies Colleges.

#1

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

Our 2023 rankings named Bellevue University the best school in the Plains States Region for non-professional general legal studies students. Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Bellevue.

Non-Professional General Legal Studies majors at Bellevue University take out an average of $34,678 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#2

Hamline University

Saint Paul, MN

Out of the 6 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Hamline University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Hamline is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.

On average, non-professional general legal studies graduates from Hamline take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $243, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Out of the 6 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Drake University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines.

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#4

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Creighton University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Non-Professional Legal Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#5

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Kansas. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Non-Professional Legal Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. KU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Lawrence.

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University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best non-professional general legal studies programs. UMKC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Kansas City.

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Explore the best non-professional general legal studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 31
Minnesota 46
Kansas 18
Iowa 47
Nebraska 49

One of 4 majors within the area of study, non-professional general legal studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Law 36,216
Legal Support Services 11,545
Legal Research 6,874
Legal Professions (Other) 2,013

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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