by our College Data Analytics Team
[Law](/majors/legal-studies-and-professions/law/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for law students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the law degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked University Of Florida the best value for a degree in law in Florida. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for law graduates is $17,669. Early-career law graduates make about $72,350. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 24%.
Florida International University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value law schools. Florida International University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami. In-state tuition and fees average $6,565, compared with $18,964 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,349 to complete the law program here. Law graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $64,813 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,349 median debt. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
Florida State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in law, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,517, with out-of-state students paying around $21,683. Law graduates carry a median of $20,488 in student loans. Early-career law graduates make about $62,854. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Florida State University admits about 24% of applicants.
Stetson University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value law schools. Located in the city of DeLand, Stetson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $57,410. Typical student debt for law graduates is $25,382. Soon after graduation, law degree recipients from Stetson University generally make around $63,235. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Stetson University admits about 72% of applicants.
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in law, landing the #5 spot this year. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is a large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. Students from in state pay about $5,785 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,725. Law graduates carry a median of $26,824 in student loans. Soon after graduation, law degree recipients from Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University generally make around $54,751. Set against $26,824 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University admits about 21% of applicants.
Barry University placed #6 among the best values for law. Set in the suburb of Miami, Barry University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,350. Typical student debt for law graduates is $31,180. Law graduates of Barry University earn a median of $51,099 early in their careers. Set against $31,180 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Jacksonville University placed #7 among the best values for law. Jacksonville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jacksonville. In-state tuition and fees average $48,150. Students borrow a median of $25,619 to complete the law program here. Soon after graduation, law degree recipients from Jacksonville University generally make around $72,608. That is a strong return on a $25,619 median debt. The acceptance rate is 57%.
Saint Thomas University landed the #8 spot for law value this year. Saint Thomas University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Miami Gardens. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,770. Students borrow a median of $24,955 to complete the law program here. Early-career law graduates make about $56,057. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 98%.
Nova Southeastern University placed #9 among the best values for law. Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,700. Law graduates carry a median of $25,021 in student loans. Early-career law graduates make about $61,884. That is a strong return on a $25,021 median debt. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Miami earned the #10 position for value in law this year. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,616. Typical student debt for law graduates is $17,750. Soon after graduation, law degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $76,760. That is a strong return on a $17,750 median debt. Roughly 19% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.
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