2027 Best Legal Studies Schools in Kentucky

Legal Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their legal studies programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for legal studies students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Legal Studies Schools in Kentucky

Best Schools for Legal Studies in Kentucky

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall legal studies education in Kentucky.

Top Schools in Legal Studies

1

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

39 Legal Studies Degrees Awarded

$52,565 Median Starting Salary

Northern Kentucky University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in legal studies. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public university. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 39 legal studies students who graduated with this degree at Northern Kentucky University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their legal studies degree from Northern Kentucky University earn around $52,565 in the first couple years of their career. Northern Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $25,572 in student loans. More information about a degree in legal studies from Northern Kentucky University

2

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

15 Legal Studies Degrees Awarded

$28,504 Median Starting Salary

Morehead State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best legal studies schools. Set in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. Morehead State University awarded about 15 legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, legal studies degree recipients from Morehead State University generally make around $28,504. Students borrow a median of $26,230 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in legal studies from Morehead State University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.