by our College Data Analytics Team
[Law](/majors/legal-studies-and-professions/law/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong law education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment 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 Washburn University the best value for a degree in law in Kansas. Washburn University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Topeka. In-state tuition and fees average $9,945, compared with $20,949 for out-of-state students. Law graduates carry a median of $21,175 in student loans. Early-career law graduates make about $60,606. Set against $21,175 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in law will find it at University Of Kansas, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,102 in tuition and fees, compared with $30,432 for out-of-state students. Law graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans. Early-career law graduates make about $70,180. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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