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2027 Best Non-Professional General Legal Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

18 Colleges in the United States
1,176 Non-Professional General Legal Studies Degrees Awarded
$47,058 Avg Early-Career Salary

Non-Professional General Legal Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their non-professional general legal studies programs.

College Factual analyzed 18 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best non-professional general legal studies schools.

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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall non-professional general legal studies education in the Southeast Region.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in non-professional general legal studies. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 94% of students finish within six years. Vanderbilt University awarded about 49 non-professional general legal studies degrees 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. Get the full non-professional general legal studies details for Vanderbilt University

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best non-professional general legal studies schools. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. Auburn University awarded about 69 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the non-professional general legal studies program make about $55,422 in their early career. Auburn University graduates carry a median of $22,803 in student loans. See the full non-professional general legal studies program report for Auburn University

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in non-professional general legal studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. University Of Miami awarded about 51 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the non-professional general legal studies program make about $49,624 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the non-professional general legal studies program at University Of Miami

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Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Students looking for a strong non-professional general legal studies program will find one at Belmont University, which ranked #4. Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. 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. Non-Professional General Legal Studies graduates of Belmont University earn a median of $49,699 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,447 to complete this degree. See the full non-professional general legal studies program report for Belmont University

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A rank of #5 makes West Virginia University one of the top schools for non-professional general legal studies. West Virginia University is a very large public school located in the city of Morgantown. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. West Virginia University awarded about 12 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Non-Professional General Legal Studies graduates of West Virginia University earn a median of $51,750 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,772 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in non-professional general legal studies from West Virginia University

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University Of Central Florida ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best non-professional general legal studies schools. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 241 non-professional general legal studies degrees were awarded at University Of Central Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their non-professional general legal studies degree from University Of Central Florida earn around $34,408 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,422 to complete this degree. See the full non-professional general legal studies program report for University Of Central Florida

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University earned the #7 position for non-professional general legal studies this year. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Northern Kentucky University awarded about 39 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, non-professional general legal studies degree recipients from Northern Kentucky University generally make around $52,565. Northern Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $25,572 in student loans. Get the full non-professional general legal studies details for Northern Kentucky University

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best non-professional general legal studies schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Nashville. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Lipscomb University awarded about 10 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, non-professional general legal studies degree recipients from Lipscomb University generally make around $32,967. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in non-professional general legal studies from Lipscomb University

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University Of Georgia landed the #9 spot for non-professional general legal studies this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Georgia awarded about 211 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Non-Professional General Legal Studies graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $68,359 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. Read more about the non-professional general legal studies program at University Of Georgia

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus earned the #10 position for non-professional general legal studies this year. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. University Of Mississippi Main Campus awarded about 53 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Non-Professional General Legal Studies graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $38,387 early in their careers. University Of Mississippi Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,750 in student loans. Read more about the non-professional general legal studies program at University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University earned the #11 position for non-professional general legal studies this year. Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. About 63% of students finish within six years. Nova Southeastern University awarded about 16 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, non-professional general legal studies degree recipients from Nova Southeastern University generally make around $70,595. Typical student debt for the program is $25,021. More information about a degree in non-professional general legal studies from Nova Southeastern University

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Morehead State University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best non-professional general 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. There were roughly 15 non-professional general legal studies students who graduated with this degree at Morehead State University in the most recent data year. Non-Professional General Legal Studies graduates of Morehead State University earn a median of $28,504 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,230 to complete this degree. See the full non-professional general legal studies program report for Morehead State University

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American Public University System landed the #13 spot for non-professional general legal studies this year. American Public University System is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. American Public University System awarded about 139 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, non-professional general legal studies degree recipients from American Public University System generally make around $49,066. Students borrow a median of $41,008 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in non-professional general legal studies from American Public University System

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best non-professional general legal studies schools. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public university. About 24 non-professional general legal studies degrees were awarded at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the most recent year. Non-Professional General Legal Studies graduates of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earn a median of $34,214 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,653 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in non-professional general legal studies from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University earned the #15 position for non-professional general legal studies this year. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Liberty University awarded about 185 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Non-Professional General Legal Studies graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $27,637 early in their careers. Liberty University graduates carry a median of $26,656 in student loans. More information about a degree in non-professional general legal studies from Liberty University

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University earned the #16 position for non-professional general legal studies this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Virginia Beach. About 58% of students finish within six years. About 13 non-professional general legal studies degrees were awarded at Regent University in the most recent year. Graduates of the non-professional general legal studies program make about $50,406 in their early career. Regent University graduates carry a median of $29,451 in student loans. More information about a degree in non-professional general legal studies from Regent University

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Keiser University Ft Lauderdale earned the #17 position for non-professional general legal studies this year. Set in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale graduates 58% of students within six years. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale awarded about 18 non-professional general legal studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their non-professional general legal studies degree from Keiser University Ft Lauderdale earn around $30,149 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $53,949 to complete this degree. Get the full non-professional general legal studies details for Keiser University Ft Lauderdale

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Florida National University Main Campus landed the #18 spot for non-professional general legal studies this year. Located in the suburb of Hialeah, Florida National University Main Campus is a moderately-sized private for-profit university. Florida National University Main Campus graduates 39% of students within six years. About 14 non-professional general legal studies degrees were awarded at Florida National University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the non-professional general legal studies program make about $45,302 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,884. More information about a degree in non-professional general legal studies from Florida National University Main Campus

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 18 schools evaluated.

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