University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Legal Studies / Paralegal: earnings, debt & careers

Legal Studies / Paralegal graduates of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus earn a median $71,042 four years after graduating ($39,558 after one year), with median federal loan debt of $17,383. That is $7,315 above the U.S. median for Legal Studies / Paralegal graduates ($63,727 across 35 colleges), and ranks 2nd of 2 Washington colleges.

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Earnings, 4 years after graduating
$71,042

U.S. median for this major: $63,727.

College Scorecard field of study; 73 graduates with earnings reported

Earnings, 1 year after
$39,558

Median for graduates who received federal aid.

College Scorecard field of study

Median debt at graduation
$17,383

About 24% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,753.

College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)

What your family pays
$10,163 /yr

Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.

Sticker price $25,346. College Scorecard.

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Legal Studies / Paralegal: pay against the field, and payback

Same major, other colleges

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduates$71,042

Fewer than 3 Washington colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.

U.S. median (35 colleges)$63,727 (+$7,315)

Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.

Legal Studies / Paralegal nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →

Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income

Uses University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.

Family incomeNet price / yrCost to finishYears to pay back
$0–30k$4,458$18,768under 1 year
$30–48k$6,135$25,828under 1 year
$48–75k$6,748$28,409under 1 year
$75–110k$11,449$48,2001.6 years
$110k+$22,183$93,3903.0 years

Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (51% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Legal Studies / Paralegal graduates 4 years after graduating ($71,042) minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $30,823 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method

College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.

Legal Studies / Paralegal at Washington colleges

Every Washington college we cover that reports Legal Studies / Paralegal graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.

RankCollegeEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debtAvg. net priceGraduation
1University of Washington-Seattle Campus$71,042$17,383$14,09185%
2University of Washington-Tacoma Campus$71,042$17,383$10,16363%

1 more Washington college offers Legal Studies / Paralegal but has too few graduates to report earnings.

What families pay at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, by income

School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.

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How much do University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Legal Studies / Paralegal graduates earn?

Legal Studies / Paralegal graduates of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus earn a median $71,042 four years after graduating and $39,558 one year after. The U.S. median for Legal Studies / Paralegal graduates across 35 colleges is $63,727.

How much debt do University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Legal Studies / Paralegal graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for Legal Studies / Paralegal graduates of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is $17,383, about 24% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,753.

Where does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus rank for Legal Studies / Paralegal in Washington?

Of 2 Washington colleges reporting Legal Studies / Paralegal graduate earnings, University of Washington-Tacoma Campus ranks 2nd. The highest is University of Washington-Seattle Campus at $71,042.

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