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2027 Best Value Legal Professions (Other) Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

13 Colleges in the United States
$27,978 Avg Student Debt
$61,728 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Legal Professions (Other) Badge [Legal Professions (Other)](/majors/legal-studies-and-professions/other-legal-professions-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 13 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for legal professions (other) students.

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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in legal professions (other), balancing cost against outcomes.

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University Of The District Of Columbia tops our 2027 list of the best value legal professions (other) schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the city of Washington, University Of The District Of Columbia is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,662, while out-of-state students pay about $12,514. Legal Professions (Other) graduates carry a median of $32,304 in student loans. Early-career legal professions (other) graduates make about $57,060. That is a strong return on a $32,304 median debt.

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Montclair State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in legal professions (other), landing the #2 spot this year. Montclair State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Montclair. Students from in state pay about $15,912 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,022. Legal Professions (Other) graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Legal Professions (Other) graduates of Montclair State University earn a median of $27,613 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #3 makes Temple University one of the best values for legal professions (other). Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $23,005 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Typical student debt for legal professions (other) graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, legal professions (other) degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $54,642. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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A rank of #4 makes Pennsylvania Western University one of the best values for legal professions (other). Set in the town of California, Pennsylvania Western University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,436, compared with $16,054 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $28,263 to complete the legal professions (other) program here. Early-career legal professions (other) graduates make about $45,448. Set against $28,263 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.

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Central Pennsylvania College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value legal professions (other) schools. Set in the suburb of Summerdale, Central Pennsylvania College is a small private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,854. Typical student debt for legal professions (other) graduates is $40,957. Legal Professions (Other) graduates of Central Pennsylvania College earn a median of $40,226 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $40,957 median debt. The acceptance rate is 18%.

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value legal professions (other) schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Typical student debt for legal professions (other) graduates is $24,958. Legal Professions (Other) graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $56,926 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus admits about 58% of applicants.

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Berkeley College Woodland Park ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value legal professions (other) schools. Set in the suburb of Woodland Park, Berkeley College Woodland Park is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $28,320 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $34,413 to complete the legal professions (other) program here. Soon after graduation, legal professions (other) degree recipients from Berkeley College Woodland Park generally make around $32,325. That is a strong return on a $34,413 median debt.

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St Johns University New York earned the #8 position for value in legal professions (other) this year. Set in the city of Queens, St Johns University New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $53,529 in tuition and fees. Legal Professions (Other) graduates carry a median of $25,521 in student loans. Legal Professions (Other) graduates of St Johns University New York earn a median of $57,686 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value legal professions (other) schools. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. Legal Professions (Other) graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. Early-career legal professions (other) graduates make about $167,839. Set against $21,897 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 9%.

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Berkeley College New York landed the #10 spot for legal professions (other) value this year. Berkeley College New York is a mid-sized private for-profit school located in the city of New York. In-state tuition and fees average $28,529. Students borrow a median of $35,884 to complete the legal professions (other) program here. Soon after graduation, legal professions (other) degree recipients from Berkeley College New York generally make around $36,131. Set against $35,884 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University earned the #11 position for value in legal professions (other) this year. Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,528. Typical student debt for legal professions (other) graduates is $21,250. Soon after graduation, legal professions (other) degree recipients from Syracuse University generally make around $72,884. Set against $21,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 46%.

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Fordham University came in at #12 for value in legal professions (other) this year. Set in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $64,470. Students borrow a median of $25,643 to complete the legal professions (other) program here. Legal Professions (Other) graduates of Fordham University earn a median of $47,710 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 59% of applicants are accepted.

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Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Yeshiva University placed #13 among the best values for legal professions (other). Located in the city of New York, Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $51,800. Typical student debt for legal professions (other) graduates is $20,625. Legal Professions (Other) graduates of Yeshiva University earn a median of $25,190 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,625 median debt. The acceptance rate is 56%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 13 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.

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