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2027 Best Value Law Schools in Michigan

5 Colleges in the United States
$26,156 Avg Student Debt
$62,251 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Law Badge [Law](/majors/legal-studies-and-professions/law/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for law students.

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2027 Best Value Law Schools in Michigan

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

Best Value Law Schools

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Our analysis ranked Wayne State University the best value for a degree in law in Michigan. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,159, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for law graduates is $26,689. Law graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of $70,500 early in their careers. Set against $26,689 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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Students looking for strong value in law will find it at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, which ranked #2. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete the law program here. Soon after graduation, law degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $170,537. Set against $19,137 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor admits about 16% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in law will find it at Baker College Of Flint, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Owosso, Baker College Of Flint is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $13,000 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $30,688 to complete the law program here. Early-career law graduates make about $46,774. That is a strong return on a $30,688 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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University Of Detroit Mercy is a great value for students pursuing a degree in law, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Detroit, University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,946. Law graduates carry a median of $29,053 in student loans. Early-career law graduates make about $63,731. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in law, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $18,079 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Students borrow a median of $25,213 to complete the law program here. Soon after graduation, law degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $67,554. Set against $25,213 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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.

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