# University of the District of Columbia: Legal Studies / Paralegal (bachelor's)

Washington, DC. IPEDS 131399, CIP 22.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-the-district-of-columbia/majors/legal-studies-paralegal

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,778
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,158 (U.S. median for this major: $63,727 across 35 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $40,750 (U.S. median $24,753)
- Rank in DC: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,431

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.51 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,158 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,268 | $46,309 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $10,399 | $46,899 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $10,557 | $47,612 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $16,312 | $73,567 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | not reported | not reported | not available |

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

## Legal Studies / Paralegal at DC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of the District of Columbia | $74,158 | $40,750 | $10,648 | 33% |
| American University | $72,792 | $24,375 | $41,943 | 76% |

## 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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