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2027 Best Value Legal Professions (Other) Schools in New York

6 Colleges in the United States
$25,137 Avg Student Debt
$72,342 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.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment 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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St Johns University New York earned the #1 spot for value among legal professions (other) schools in New York. Set in the city of Queens, St Johns University New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $53,529. Legal Professions (Other) graduates carry a median of $25,521 in student loans. Early-career legal professions (other) graduates make about $57,686. Set against $25,521 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Berkeley College New York earned it the #2 place for legal professions (other). Set in the city of New York, Berkeley College New York is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $28,529 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $35,884 to complete the legal professions (other) program here. Legal Professions (Other) graduates of Berkeley College New York earn a median of $36,131 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $35,884 median debt.

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value legal professions (other) schools. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,796. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete the legal professions (other) program here. Early-career legal professions (other) graduates make about $167,839. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. New York University admits about 9% of applicants.

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Syracuse University crest
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in legal professions (other), landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $65,528. Typical student debt for legal professions (other) graduates is $21,250. Early-career legal professions (other) graduates make about $72,884. Set against $21,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 46% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes Fordham University one of the best values for legal professions (other). Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $64,470 in tuition and fees. Legal Professions (Other) graduates carry a median of $25,643 in student loans. Soon after graduation, legal professions (other) degree recipients from Fordham University generally make around $47,710. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 59% of applicants are accepted.

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Yeshiva University crest
Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Yeshiva University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value legal professions (other) schools. Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Students from in state pay about $51,800 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for legal professions (other) graduates is $20,625. Soon after graduation, legal professions (other) degree recipients from Yeshiva University generally make around $25,190. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Yeshiva University admits about 56% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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