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 Texas

Legal Support Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Texas (31 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
El Paso Community College$17,242
Austin Community College District$46,216$44,572$14,1250.31
Tarrant County College District$38,404$39,168
Dallas College$33,381$41,169$17,2940.52
Center for Advanced Legal Studies$27,585$42,571$23,7380.86
Remington College-Dallas Campus$24,616$45,010$27,3581.11
National Median$34,421$25,1660.73

Other Legal Support Services Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Austin Community College District
Austin
$2,550$46,216$14,125
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth
$1,728$38,404
Dallas College
Dallas
$2,370$33,381$17,294
Center for Advanced Legal Studies
Houston
$27,585$23,738
Remington College-Dallas Campus
Dallas
$23,785$24,616$27,358

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 El Paso Community College, approximately 36% 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.