# Mississippi University for Women: Legal Support Services (bachelor's)

Columbus, MS. IPEDS 176035, CIP 22.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/mississippi-university-for-women/majors/legal-support-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,627
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,081 (U.S. median for this major: $54,760 across 29 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,500 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in MS: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,679

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,081 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,676 | $47,188 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $10,434 | $46,118 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $13,037 | $57,624 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $17,060 | $75,405 | 5.2 years |
| 110k+ | $19,285 | $85,240 | 5.9 years |

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

## Legal Support Services at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Mississippi | $48,196 | not reported | $21,708 | 49% |
| Mississippi University for Women | $45,081 | $26,500 | $12,411 | 47% |

## Careers
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage not reported metro, $57,130 MS, $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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