# Legal Studies / Paralegal (bachelor's degree)

CIP 22.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/legal-studies-paralegal

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $63,727 across 35 colleges (middle half $57,073–$70,636); median federal debt $24,753
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Pre-Law And Legal Studies: median $55,860 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegals And Legal Assistants | 18% | $62,890 | -0.3% |
| Other Managers | 5% | not reported | — |
| Registered Nurses | 2% | $97,550 | 5.6% |
| Teaching Assistants | 2% | $37,010 | 0% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers | 2% | $48,520 | -3.7% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 2% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Police Officers | 2% | $76,250 | 3.5% |
| Social And Community Service Managers | 2% | $80,390 | 7.2% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $66,373 (3) | — |
| FL | $59,715 (3) | — |
| MA | $69,772 (4) | — |
| MI | $57,108 (3) | — |
| NY | $57,073 (5) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of Miami (FL): $99,836
2. University of California-Berkeley (CA): $70,636
3. University of La Verne (CA): $66,373
4. University of California-Santa Cruz (CA): $66,244
5. University of Central Florida (FL): $59,715
6. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale (FL): $53,101

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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