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2027 Best Value Legal Professions Schools in Colorado

6 Colleges in the United States
$19,487 Avg Student Debt
$52,506 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Legal Professions Badge [Legal Professions](/majors/legal-studies-and-professions/) 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 students.

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

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Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO

Our analysis ranked Pikes Peak Community College the best value for a degree in legal professions in Colorado. Set in the suburb of Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,510, while out-of-state students pay about $17,110. Typical student debt for legal professions graduates is $16,066. Soon after graduation, legal professions degree recipients from Pikes Peak Community College generally make around $41,037. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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A rank of #2 makes Community College Of Denver one of the best values for legal professions. Set in the city of Denver, Community College Of Denver is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,058, while out-of-state students pay about $17,658. Students borrow a median of $18,830 to complete the legal professions program here. Soon after graduation, legal professions degree recipients from Community College Of Denver generally make around $45,202. That is a strong return on a $18,830 median debt.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Arapahoe Community College earned it the #3 place for legal professions. Set in the suburb of Littleton, Arapahoe Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,434, with out-of-state students paying around $17,034. Students borrow a median of $20,750 to complete the legal professions program here. Soon after graduation, legal professions degree recipients from Arapahoe Community College generally make around $47,579. Set against $20,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Students looking for strong value in legal professions will find it at Front Range Community College, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Westminster, Front Range Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,663, compared with $17,263 for out-of-state students. Legal Professions graduates carry a median of $19,760 in student loans. Early-career legal professions graduates make about $38,485. Set against $19,760 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of Colorado Boulder is a great value for students pursuing a degree in legal professions, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,214 in tuition and fees, compared with $42,970 for out-of-state students. Legal Professions graduates carry a median of $20,373 in student loans. Legal Professions graduates of University Of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $50,163 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,373 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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University Of Denver earned the #6 position for value in legal professions this year. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Denver is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,398. Typical student debt for legal professions graduates is $21,142. Soon after graduation, legal professions degree recipients from University Of Denver generally make around $63,180. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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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