2027 Best Value Pre-Law Schools in the Great Lakes Region

[Pre-Law](/majors/legal-studies-and-professions/general-legal-studies/pre-law/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong pre-law education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for pre-law students.
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2027 Best Value Pre-Law Schools in the Great Lakes Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the pre-law degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Pre-Law Schools
Michigan State University tops our 2027 list of the best value pre-law schools in the Great Lakes Region. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $18,079 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Pre-Law graduates carry a median of $24,753 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pre-law degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $33,752. Set against $24,753 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value pre-law schools. Set in the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,896. Students borrow a median of $36,380 to complete the pre-law program here. Soon after graduation, pre-law degree recipients from Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies generally make around $45,947. That is a strong return on a $36,380 median debt.
Indiana Institute Of Technology is a great value for students pursuing a degree in pre-law, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,361. Typical student debt for pre-law graduates is $36,380. Pre-Law graduates of Indiana Institute Of Technology earn a median of $56,185 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $36,380 median debt. The acceptance rate is 70%.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value pre-law schools. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete the pre-law program here. Pre-Law graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $58,659 early in their careers. Set against $23,530 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
Saint Norbert College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in pre-law, landing the #5 spot this year. Saint Norbert College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of De Pere. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,580. Typical student debt for pre-law graduates is $26,578. Soon after graduation, pre-law degree recipients from Saint Norbert College generally make around $48,421. Set against $26,578 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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