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2027 Best Value Legal Studies Schools in Mississippi

2 Colleges in the United States
$18,702 Avg Student Debt
$42,006 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Legal Studies Badge [Legal Studies](/majors/legal-studies-and-professions/general-legal-studies/legal-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong legal studies education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for legal studies students.

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

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Our analysis ranked Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College the best value for a degree in legal studies in Mississippi. Set in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,250, with out-of-state students paying around $7,850. Students borrow a median of $11,653 to complete the legal studies program here. Early-career legal studies graduates make about $34,214. Set against $11,653 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in legal studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,772, compared with $28,600 for out-of-state students. Legal Studies graduates carry a median of $25,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, legal studies degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $38,387. That is a strong return on a $25,750 median debt. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

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