# University of Washington-Tacoma Campus: Legal Studies / Paralegal (bachelor's)

Tacoma, WA. IPEDS 377564, CIP 22.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-washington-tacoma-campus/majors/legal-studies-paralegal

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,558
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $71,042 (U.S. median for this major: $63,727 across 35 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,383 (U.S. median $24,753)
- Rank in WA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,315

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $71,042 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,458 | $18,768 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $6,135 | $25,828 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $6,748 | $28,409 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $11,449 | $48,200 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $22,183 | $93,390 | 3.0 years |

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

## Legal Studies / Paralegal at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $71,042 | $17,383 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $71,042 | $17,383 | $10,163 | 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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