Legal Support Services at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How CUNY LaGuardia Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
CUNY LaGuardia Community College graduates earn $36k, placing them in the 59th percentile of all legal support services associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Legal Support Services associates's programs at peer institutions in New York (32 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY LaGuardia Community College | $36,358 | $32,519 | $14,947* | — |
| Nassau Community College | $32,464 | $43,568 | $9,000* | 0.28 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North | $30,998 | $34,535 | $25,524* | 0.82 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo | $30,998 | $34,535 | $25,524* | 0.82 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Albany | $30,998 | $34,535 | $25,524* | 0.82 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Greece | $30,998 | $34,535 | $25,524* | 0.82 |
| National Median | $34,421 | — | $25,166* | 0.73 |
Other Legal Support Services Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau Community College Garden City | $6,330 | $32,464 | $9,000 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North Liverpool | $19,310 | $30,998 | $25,524 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo Buffalo | $19,126 | $30,998 | $25,524 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Albany Albany | $18,892 | $30,998 | $25,524 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Greece Rochester | $19,593 | $30,998 | $25,524 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At CUNY LaGuardia Community College, approximately 40% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.