Legal Support Services at Fremont University

The limited data here—fewer than 30 graduates—makes it hard to draw firm conclusions, but what we can see raises questions. Fremont graduates earn about $39,000 starting out, which beats the national average for paralegal programs by roughly $5,000. That sounds decent until you look at California: the state median is $41,700, and Fremont sits in just the 40th percentile among California schools. This suggests graduates are underperforming compared to what's typical in a state where legal support roles often pay better than elsewhere.

The debt picture compounds the concern. At $21,300, borrowing here is nearly $7,000 above California's median for these programs. That pushes the debt-to-earnings ratio to 0.55—manageable but higher than you'd want when earnings show minimal growth (just 2% over four years). With 62% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are relying on aid, yet the program delivers middling outcomes in a competitive state market. Schools like MTI College and South Coast College place graduates at $44,000-$47,500, showing there are stronger options nearby.

Given the small sample, these numbers could shift year to year. But based on what's available, this program appears to cost more and deliver less than typical California alternatives. If your child is set on paralegal work, exploring community colleges or the higher-performing private schools would likely provide better return on investment.