# Siena College: Legal Studies / Paralegal (bachelor's)

Loudonville, NY. IPEDS 195474, CIP 22.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/siena-college/majors/legal-studies-paralegal

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,435
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,487 (U.S. median for this major: $63,727 across 35 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,753)
- Rank in NY: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (5 colleges, $57,073): +$6,414
- Versus the U.S. median: -$240

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.06 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,487 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $26,417 | $107,253 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $28,044 | $113,859 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $29,118 | $118,219 | 4.1 years |
| 75-110k | $34,818 | $141,361 | 4.9 years |
| 110k+ | $37,704 | $153,078 | 5.3 years |

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

## Legal Studies / Paralegal at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's University-New York | $65,316 | $26,030 | $29,999 | 66% |
| Siena College | $63,487 | $27,000 | $33,733 | 75% |
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | $57,073 | $9,500 | $3,203 | 56% |
| St. John Fisher University | $54,899 | not reported | $28,945 | 74% |
| Mercy University | $51,161 | $29,250 | $14,072 | 46% |

## 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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