# Quinnipiac University: Legal Studies / Paralegal (bachelor's)

Hamden, CT. IPEDS 130226, CIP 22.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/quinnipiac-university/majors/legal-studies-paralegal

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,162
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,835 (U.S. median for this major: $63,727 across 35 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,753)
- Rank in CT: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,108

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,835 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $33,649 | $136,951 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $35,827 | $145,816 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $36,507 | $148,583 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $39,096 | $159,121 | 4.3 years |
| 110k+ | $42,891 | $174,566 | 4.7 years |

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

## Legal Studies / Paralegal at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac University | $74,835 | $27,000 | $40,675 | 76% |
| University of New Haven | $60,438 | not reported | $34,192 | 63% |

## 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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