Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) at Crestpoint University

Crestpoint University's legal studies bachelor's degree saddles graduates with more than twice the debt burden typical for this field—$53,118 versus a national median of $25,750—while delivering below-average earnings. At just $35,764 in the first year, graduates earn less than three-quarters of what their peers at Arizona State University make, placing this program in the bottom quarter of Arizona's legal studies offerings.

The debt situation is particularly concerning: Crestpoint ranks in the 5th percentile nationally for debt levels, meaning 95% of similar programs leave students with less to repay. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.49, graduates owe roughly 18 months of their gross salary. While earnings do improve to about $41,000 by year four, that's still below both state and national averages for the field. For a program serving 40% Pell-eligible students, this debt load represents a significant financial risk.

The straightforward takeaway: Arizona families can find substantially better value in legal studies programs within their own state. ASU's offerings deliver $6,000-7,000 more in starting salary with half the debt burden. Unless Crestpoint offers compelling personal circumstances—such as evening classes for working adults or unique geographic convenience—this program's combination of high debt and below-market earnings makes it difficult to justify over available alternatives.