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2022 Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k

29 Ranked Colleges
1,074 Degrees Awarded
$29,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master's For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Legal Professions (Other) is the 196th most popular major in the country with 2,565 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, legal professions (other) graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $51,722 and had an average of $45,823 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,074 legal professions (other) graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 29 colleges that offer a degree in legal professions (other). The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great legal professions (other) programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the legal professions (other) program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k.

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois

Out of the 29 schools in the Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwestern University landed the #1 spot on the list. Northwestern is a private not-for-profit institution located in Evanston, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 98 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Northwestern, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern are $56,567.

Full Northwestern University Legal Professions (Other) Report

#2

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 29 schools in the Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, William & Mary landed the #2 spot on the list. William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, Virginia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 37 masters’s other legal professions degrees to qualified students.

William & Mary also made our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Berkeley. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Berkeley, California, and it awarded 1 masters’s other legal professions degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley also took the #0 spot in our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347.

Read more about Legal Professions (Other) at University of California - Berkeley

#4

Stevenson University

Stevenson, Maryland

Out of the 29 schools in the Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Stevenson University landed the #4 spot on the list. Stevenson is located in Stevenson, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 masters’s other legal professions degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree other legal professions students whose families make $75-$110k list, Stevenson has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stevenson are $8,340, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#23 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Utah. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. U of U is a large school located in Salt Lake City, Utah that handed out 16 masters’s other legal professions degrees in 2019-2020.

U of U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Utah are $24,695, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full U of U Legal Professions (Other) Report

#20 in overall quality

University of California - Davis ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Davis, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s other legal professions degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

UC Davis also took the #20 spot in our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Davis Legal Professions (Other) Report

With a ranking of #7, University of Nevada - Reno did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. UNR is located in Reno, Nevada and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 masters’s other legal professions degrees to qualified students.

UNR did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Reno are $21,971.

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#8

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

Boston College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 21 degrees to qualified masters’s other legal professions students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Boston College, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston College are $31,930, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. ASU - Tempe is a large school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 49 masters’s other legal professions degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe Legal Professions (Other) Report

#12 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #10. This large school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it awarded 3 masters’s other legal professions degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree other legal professions students whose families make $75-$110k list, UNL has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#19 in overall quality

University of Arkansas ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and it awarded 12 masters’s other legal professions degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121.

Full University of Arkansas Legal Professions (Other) Report

#12

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#24 in overall quality

George Mason University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified masters’s other legal professions students in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #24 spot in our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Michigan State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. East Lansing, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s other legal professions degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

Michigan State also took the #15 spot in our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Michigan State Legal Professions (Other) Report

#14

California University of Pennsylvania

California, Pennsylvania

California University of Pennsylvania landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Cal U is a medium-sized public school situated in California, Pennsylvania. It awarded 39 masters’s other legal professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Cal U also took the #21 spot in our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California University of Pennsylvania are $18,508, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full California University of Pennsylvania Legal Professions (Other) Report

#15

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland

University of Baltimore came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UB is a public institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 26 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Baltimore are $21,614.

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#16

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey

Montclair State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Montclair, New Jersey, this large public school awarded 11 degrees to qualified masters’s other legal professions students in 2019-2020.

Montclair State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Montclair State University are $18,972, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Montclair State Legal Professions (Other) Report

#9 in overall quality

Case Western Reserve University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 16 diplomas to qualified masters’s other legal professions students in 2019-2020.

Case Western did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Case Western are $47,958, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Legal Professions (Other) at Case Western Reserve University

#7 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s other legal professions degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree other legal professions students whose families make $75-$110k list, Pitt has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836.

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#19

Drake University

Des Moines, Iowa
#14 in overall quality

Drake University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Drake is a small school located in Des Moines, Iowa that handed out 5 masters’s other legal professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Drake did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Drake are $11,932.

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#20

New York University

New York, New York

With a ranking of #20, New York University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. New York University is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NYU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, Fordham University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Fordham University is a fairly large school located in Bronx, New York that handed out 109 masters’s other legal professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Fordham U also made our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fordham University are $23,846, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado

With a ranking of #22, University of Denver did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Denver is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Denver, Colorado. It awarded 20 masters’s other legal professions degrees in 2019-2020.

DU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Denver are $52,899, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full DU Legal Professions (Other) Report

#23

University of San Diego

San Diego, California
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, University of San Diego did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. San Diego, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s other legal professions degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USD, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of San Diego are $28,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of San Diego Legal Professions (Other) Report

#24

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey
#13 in overall quality

Seton Hall University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Seton Hall is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in South Orange, New Jersey. It awarded 12 masters’s other legal professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Seton Hall also made our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Seton Hall University are $25,172.

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#25

American University

Washington, District of Columbia

American University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Legal Professions Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. American University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The American University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Legal Professions (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at American University are $35,524, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The American University Legal Professions (Other) Report

Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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