Non-Professional General Legal Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 96 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best non-professional general legal studies schools.
Choosing a Great Non-Professional General Legal Studies School
The non-professional general legal studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Non-Professional General Legal Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Non-Professional General Legal Studies School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Non-Professional General Legal Studies Rankings by Degree Level
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Texas A And M University College Station tops our 2027 ranking of the best non-professional general legal studies schools. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 42 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, non-professional general legal studies degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $64,891. Typical student debt for the program is $20,031.
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Students looking for a strong non-professional general legal studies program will find one at Vanderbilt University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 49 non-professional general legal studies students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, non-professional general legal studies degree recipients from Vanderbilt University generally make around $77,997. Vanderbilt University graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans.
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Drake University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in non-professional general legal studies, ranking #3. Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. Drake University awarded about 37 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Non-Professional General Legal Studies graduates of Drake University earn a median of $56,228 early in their careers. Drake University graduates carry a median of $22,273 in student loans.
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Auburn University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in non-professional general legal studies, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Auburn. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. About 69 non-professional general legal studies degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. Non-Professional General Legal Studies graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $55,422 early in their careers. Auburn University graduates carry a median of $22,803 in student loans.
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University Of California Berkeley is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in non-professional general legal studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. There were roughly 201 non-professional general legal studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent data year. Students who receive their non-professional general legal studies degree from University Of California Berkeley earn around $43,886 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,723 to complete this degree.
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University Of Miami ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best non-professional general legal studies schools. University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 51 non-professional general legal studies degrees were awarded at University Of Miami in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, non-professional general legal studies degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $49,624. Typical student debt for the program is $15,500.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned the #7 position for non-professional general legal studies this year. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 117 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the non-professional general legal studies program make about $39,558 in their early career. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $17,383 in student loans.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #8 for non-professional general legal studies this year. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 100 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Non-Professional General Legal Studies graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $41,144 early in their careers. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $20,980 in student loans.
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Thomas Jefferson University landed the #9 spot for non-professional general legal studies this year. Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Thomas Jefferson University awarded about 16 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Non-Professional General Legal Studies graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $64,243 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $32,256 to complete this degree.
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University Of Pennsylvania placed #10 among the best non-professional general legal studies schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 non-professional general legal studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Non-Professional General Legal Studies graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,682 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree.
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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #11 spot for non-professional general legal studies this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 55 non-professional general legal studies degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their non-professional general legal studies degree from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn around $58,659 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,530 in student loans.
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American University placed #12 among the best non-professional general legal studies schools. American University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 40 non-professional general legal studies students who graduated with this degree at American University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their non-professional general legal studies degree from American University earn around $45,790 in the first couple years of their career. American University graduates carry a median of $24,375 in student loans.
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University Of Arizona ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best non-professional general legal studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tucson. About 68% of students finish within six years. University Of Arizona awarded about 150 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, non-professional general legal studies degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $50,834. Typical student debt for the program is $21,861.
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University At Buffalo ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best non-professional general legal studies schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Buffalo. University At Buffalo graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 95 non-professional general legal studies students who graduated with this degree at University At Buffalo in the most recent data year. Graduates of the non-professional general legal studies program make about $52,403 in their early career. University At Buffalo graduates carry a median of $22,232 in student loans.
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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #15 for non-professional general legal studies this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Norman. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 29 non-professional general legal studies degrees were awarded at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent year. Non-Professional General Legal Studies graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of $58,084 early in their careers. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates carry a median of $23,138 in student loans.
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Belmont University came in at #16 for non-professional general legal studies this year. Located in the city of Nashville, Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 non-professional general legal studies students who graduated with this degree at Belmont University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their non-professional general legal studies degree from Belmont University earn around $49,699 in the first couple years of their career. Belmont University graduates carry a median of $23,447 in student loans.
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Siena College earned the #17 position for non-professional general legal studies this year. Siena College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loudonville. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 30 non-professional general legal studies degrees were awarded at Siena College in the most recent year. Graduates of the non-professional general legal studies program make about $32,435 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Ohio University Main Campus placed #18 among the best non-professional general legal studies schools. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Ohio University Main Campus awarded about 17 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their non-professional general legal studies degree from Ohio University Main Campus earn around $49,736 in the first couple years of their career. Ohio University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,546 in student loans.
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Saint Norbert College came in at #19 for non-professional general legal studies this year. Located in the suburb of De Pere, Saint Norbert College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 21 non-professional general legal studies degrees were awarded at Saint Norbert College in the most recent year. Graduates of the non-professional general legal studies program make about $48,421 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,578 to complete this degree.
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Dickinson College placed #20 among the best non-professional general legal studies schools. Located in the city of Carlisle, Dickinson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 non-professional general legal studies degrees were awarded at Dickinson College in the most recent year. Non-Professional General Legal Studies graduates of Dickinson College earn a median of $39,937 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,014 to complete this degree.
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University Of Washington Tacoma Campus ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best non-professional general legal studies schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Tacoma. About 63% of students finish within six years. University Of Washington Tacoma Campus awarded about 22 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, non-professional general legal studies degree recipients from University Of Washington Tacoma Campus generally make around $39,558. Students borrow a median of $17,383 to complete this degree.
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Texas State University San Marcos earned the #22 position for non-professional general legal studies this year. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public university. About 55% of students finish within six years. Texas State University San Marcos awarded about 42 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their non-professional general legal studies degree from Texas State University San Marcos earn around $47,456 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,659.
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University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best non-professional general legal studies schools. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 91 non-professional general legal studies degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent year. Non-Professional General Legal Studies graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $36,181 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000.
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Western New England University earned the #24 position for non-professional general legal studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Springfield. About 64% of students finish within six years. Western New England University awarded about 12 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their non-professional general legal studies degree from Western New England University earn around $64,056 in the first couple years of their career. Western New England University graduates carry a median of $25,520 in student loans.
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Arizona State University placed #25 among the best non-professional general legal studies schools. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 117 non-professional general legal studies degrees were awarded at Arizona State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their non-professional general legal studies degree from Arizona State University earn around $42,228 in the first couple years of their career. Arizona State University graduates carry a median of $19,827 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 50 Non-Professional General Legal Studies Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s non-professional general legal studies ranking:
This list is compiled 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 · 96 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).
