# Minnesota State University Moorhead: Legal Support Services (bachelor's)

Moorhead, MN. IPEDS 174358, CIP 22.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/minnesota-state-university-moorhead/majors/legal-support-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,585
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,671 (U.S. median for this major: $54,760 across 29 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,750 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in MN: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,089

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,671 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,129 | $49,079 | 3.9 years |
| 30-48k | $11,547 | $50,922 | 4.1 years |
| 48-75k | $13,907 | $61,330 | 4.9 years |
| 75-110k | $18,644 | $82,220 | 6.6 years |
| 110k+ | $22,420 | $98,872 | 7.9 years |

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

## Legal Support Services at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $50,671 | $27,750 | $17,997 | 57% |

## Careers
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $48,190 Fargo, ND-MN, $66,410 MN, $60,170 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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