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Law & Public Policy Majors, ROI Rankings (2026)

12 law & public policy majors across 51 school-major combinations analyzed for debt, earnings, and job market outlook.

12
Majors
68/100
Avg ROI Score
$26K
Avg Median Debt
$52K
Avg Year 1 Earnings

Law & Public Policy Majors by Average ROI

#MajorAvg ROI Score
1Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies75/100
2Legal Professions and Studies74/100
3Legal Support Services74/100
4Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution74/100
5Legal Professions and Studies, Other74/100
6International Relations and National Security Studies72/100
7Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations68/100
8Fire Protection65/100
9Homeland Security64/100
10Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other64/100
11Public Policy Analysis63/100
12Public Administration62/100

Top 50 Law & Public Policy Programs by ROI

#SchoolMajorROI Score
1Bethany Lutheran CollegeLegal Professions and Studies76/100
2American UniversityLegal Professions and Studies75/100
3Amherst CollegeLegal Research and Advanced Professional Studies75/100
4Berea CollegePeace Studies and Conflict Resolution75/100
5Clayton State UniversityLegal Support Services75/100
6College of Saint MaryLegal Support Services75/100
7Bay Path UniversityLegal Support Services74/100
8Central Penn CollegeLegal Professions and Studies, Other74/100
9Champlain CollegeLegal Professions and Studies74/100
10Bay Path UniversityLegal Professions and Studies73/100
11Brenau UniversityLegal Professions and Studies, Other73/100
12Bryan UniversityLegal Support Services73/100
13Carleton CollegeInternational Relations and National Security Studies73/100
14Claremont McKenna CollegeInternational Relations and National Security Studies73/100
15Colgate UniversityInternational Relations and National Security Studies73/100
16American UniversityInternational Relations and National Security Studies72/100
17Angelo State UniversityInternational Relations and National Security Studies72/100
18Boston UniversityInternational Relations and National Security Studies72/100
19Brown UniversityInternational Relations and National Security Studies72/100
20Colgate UniversityPeace Studies and Conflict Resolution72/100
21Agnes Scott CollegeInternational Relations and National Security Studies71/100
22Allegheny CollegeInternational Relations and National Security Studies71/100
23Anderson UniversityInternational Relations and National Security Studies71/100
24Bellevue UniversityLegal Professions and Studies71/100
25Bucknell UniversityInternational Relations and National Security Studies71/100
26Alverno CollegeInternational Relations and National Security Studies70/100
27Coastal Carolina UniversityIntelligence, Command Control and Information Operations69/100
28College of Southern NevadaFire Protection68/100
29American Public University SystemIntelligence, Command Control and Information Operations66/100
30Arapahoe Community CollegeHomeland Security66/100
31Columbia Southern UniversityHomeland Security66/100
32Bethel UniversityHomeland Security65/100
33Claremont McKenna CollegePublic Policy Analysis65/100
34Columbia Southern UniversityFire Protection65/100
35Anna Maria CollegeHomeland Security64/100
36Arkansas Tech UniversityHomeland Security64/100
37Barry UniversityHomeland Security64/100
38Brandeis UniversityPublic Policy Analysis64/100
39Campbell UniversityHomeland Security64/100
40College of Coastal GeorgiaPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, Other64/100
41Columbia CollegeHomeland Security64/100
42American InterContinental University SystemHomeland Security63/100
43Anna Maria CollegeFire Protection63/100
44College of Menominee NationPublic Administration63/100
45College of the Holy CrossPublic Policy Analysis63/100
46American Public University SystemHomeland Security62/100
47Arkansas Baptist CollegePublic Administration62/100
48Barry UniversityPublic Administration61/100
49Bentley UniversityPublic Policy Analysis61/100
50California State University-Dominguez HillsPublic Administration61/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

CollegeROIData tracks 12 law & public policy majors across 51 school-major combinations with detailed debt and earnings data.

The average ROI Score for law & public policy programs is 68/100. Average median debt is $26K with average first-year earnings of $52K.

Among law & public policy majors, Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies has the highest average ROI Score at 75/100. The best individual program is Bethany Lutheran College in Legal Professions and Studies with a score of 76/100.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2026.